BIRD'S NEST BREAKFAST CUPS

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I got the basics of this recipe from a friend of mine and thought it was a great idea since these little nests can be made ahead, which I love. They are delicious, easy to make, and can be customized to your own tastes. I not only use the recipe as a delicious grab-and-go breakfast, but serve it to guests nestled into some lovely cheese grits, alongside fresh fruits and French toast made on a panini press. Oh, and don't forget the mimosas!

Provided by EPHESIS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
12 eggs
2 tablespoons water
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled - divided
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.
  • Mix hash brown potatoes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Divide mixture between prepared muffin cups and use your fingers to shape potato mixture into nests with hollows in the middle.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hash browns are browned on the edges and cheese has melted, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove hash brown nests.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs and water in a bowl until thoroughly combined; season with salt and black pepper. Pour equal amount of egg mixture into each nest; sprinkle with bacon crumbles and 1 teaspoon Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the oven until eggs are set, 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool in pans and remove by sliding a knife between potato crust and muffin cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 203.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 815.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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