Recipe: Eggs in Maple-​Ham Cups

unsalted butter or margarine, melted

slices (about 8–10 ounces total, prepackaged or from the deli counter) Black Forest or smoked Virginia ham, cut a little thinner than a slice of American cheese

maple syrup

finely chopped fresh dill or chives; if using dried herbs, use 1 1/2 teaspoons

large eggs

salt

black pepper

Optional

Additional dill or chive sprigs for garnish

Toasted, buttered whole-wheat bread cut into triangles