Green Eggs and Ham Cups Recipe

submitted by reader Gay N. Martin of Albertville, AL

Ingredients
3 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup 2% reduced-fat cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 cup spinach leaves, loosely packed
8 thin slices ham



Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 8 muffin tins or 4-ounce ramekins.
2. Combine eggs, flour, butter, cottage cheese, Cheddar and hot sauce in a food processor or blender. Process until well blended. Add spinach and pulse briefly. Do not over-process; green flecks should be visible.
3. Line muffin tins with ham slices, pressing down with fingertips. Pour about 1/3 cup egg mixture into each tin.
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serves 8.

Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts per serving: 170 calories, 11g fat, 15g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 570mg sodium, 180mg calcium.

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This is the first time I've ever use one of your recipes, this one really caught my eye. I did it for a church function, now others are asking for this recipe. Thank you for sharing green eggs and ham with us. Now I look forward to see what you have in the paper every week. Love it.

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