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Marissa Bolden

Orzo Carbonara Egg Cups

Carbonara inspired whole egg cups enriched with orzo pasta  rich smoked ham, creamy Parmesan, and spicy black pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 4 oz smoked ham diced
  • ½ cup cooked orzo
  • ¼ cup pasta water reserved
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
  2. Preheat oven to 365°F (180°C).
  3. Spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, black pepper, grated Parmesan, shredded Parmesan, and the reserved pasta water.
  5. Stir in the cooked orzo.
  6. Pour approximately ⅓ cup of the mixture into each prepared muffin tin.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.