Paula Deen's Eggs in a Nest

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons melted butter, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup diced cooked ham
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 4 muffin cups.

2. 2

   Combine 4 T butter and garlic.

3. 3

   On a cutting board, stack the phyllo sheets and cut into fourths, forming 12 squares. Cover with a damp paper towel when not in use because it dries out quickly.

4. 4

   Crinkle one sheet into the bottom of each tin; it may tear and that's ok. Brush with butter. Add another sheet and brush with butter. Repeat a third time. Bake for 10 minutes. Carefully remove from tin and cool on rack.

5. 5

   Beat eggs and 1 T water.

6. 6

   Place 2 T butter in skillet and add ham. Add eggs and scramble to desired doneness. Sprinkle with cheese and stir until melted. Spoon in phyllo cups and serve.