Recipe of the day: Meat-free Monday pap and egg cups

Welcome to Meat-Free Monday with our delicious Pap and Egg Cups recipe! This breakfast or brunch option is a perfect choice for those who want a flavorful, meatless meal. Creamy pap serves as the foundation, topped with perfectly cooked eggs and a fresh burst of herbs. Whether you're vegetarian or curious to try something new, this recipe from SApoultry.co.za will provide a satisfying and tasty start to your day.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Makes: 12 cups

Pap Ingredients:

- 375ml water

- 250ml maize meal

- 15ml (1 tbsp) butter

- 250ml mozzarella cheese, grated, plus extra for sprinkling

- 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh chives, snipped

- Salt, to taste

Cup Ingredients:

- 6 large eggs

- 80ml (1/3 cup) milk

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- 250g bacon bits, pan-fried

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180° and lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tray.

2. Begin making the pap by bringing water to a boil. Gradually add maize meal, whisking until well combined. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and add butter, cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until the butter has fully melted.

4. Press 15ml (1 tbsp) of the pap mixture into each muffin hole and set aside.

5. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the pap layer in the muffin tray.

6. Sprinkle extra cheese on top and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until set and golden.

7. Serve warm and enjoy your meat-free Monday!