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

Kickstart your week with our meat-free Monday recipe: pap and egg cups! This quick, wholesome breakfast or brunch option is perfect for those seeking a meatless meal that doesn’t skimp on flavour. Creamy pap forms the base, topped with perfectly baked eggs and a sprinkle of herbs for added freshness. Whether you’re vegetarian or just looking to try something new, this recipe by SApoultry.co.za makes a delicious, satisfying start to your day. Makes: 12 cups Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients for the pap 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 Ingredients for the cups 6 large eggs 80ml (1/3 cup) milk Salt and pepper, to taste 250g bacon bits, pan-fried Method Preheat the oven to 180° and lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tray. For the pap, bring the water to a boil, gradually add the maize meal, whisk until well combined, then cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until the butter has melted. Press 15ml (1 tbsp) of the pap into each muffin hole and set aside. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then pour over the pap layer in the muffin tray. Sprinkle with a little extra cheese and bake until set and golden, about 20 minutes. Serve while still warm. Print Recipe of the day: Meat-Free Monday pap and egg cups Kickstart your week with our Meat-Free Monday recipe: Pap and Egg Cups! This quick, wholesome breakfast or brunch option is perfect for those seeking a meatless meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Creamy pap forms the base, topped with perfectly baked eggs and a sprinkle of herbs for added freshness. Ingredients for the pap 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 Ingredients for the cups 6 large eggs 80ml (1/3 cup) milk Salt and pepper, to taste 250g bacon bits, pan-fried Preheat the oven to 180° and lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tray. For the pap, bring the water to a boil, gradually add the maize meal, whisk until well combined, then cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter, cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until the butter has melted. Press 15ml (1 tbsp.) of the pap into each muffin hole and set aside. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then pour over the pap layer in the muffin tray. Sprinkle with a little extra cheese and bake until set and golden, about 20 minutes. Serve while still warm.