Best 7 Bird In The Nest Recipes

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"Bird in the nest" is a classic dish that can be prepared in many different ways. This delightful dish consists of a savory minced meat filling wrapped in a delicate pastry shell, often resembling a bird's nest. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a creative modern twist, there are numerous variations to suit every taste and occasion. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect bird in the nest, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and baking. Unleash your culinary creativity and impress your loved ones with this timeless dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BIRDS' NESTS IV



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The thumb print cookie that melts in your mouth, with creamy frosting.

Provided by Maureen Worman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped pecans
¼ cup warm water
¾ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Separate the eggs. Chop the nuts fine.
  • Cream together 1 cup softened butter and sugar. Add the yolks, and beat well. Add the flour, and mix well.
  • Make small balls out of dough. Roll balls in egg white, and then in the nuts. Place balls on greased cookie sheets, and press center of cookie with thumb. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie again, bake until lightly browned 4 to 6 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
  • To make frosting, begin by blending the water, shortening, vanilla, and 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine together thoroughly. Slowly add confectioners' sugar, and mix until smooth and creamy. More water may be needed to make desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

BIRD'S NEST TREATS



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I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. -Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup jelly beans or candy eggs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips; heat and stir for 2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chow mein noodles until well coated. , Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; press an indentation in the center of nest. Fill each nest with three or four jelly beans or candy eggs. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BIRDS' NESTS



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People have been known to squawk with delight over Anna Olson's creative and delicious baking treat!Makes 6 individual desserts

Provided by Anna Olson

Categories     bake,Bake With Anna Olson,dessert,eggs and dairy,fruit,Gourmet,Party Favourites,pastry,snack

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large egg whites, at room temperature
0.3699999999999999955591079015 tsp cream of tartar
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh mixed berries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 F. Trace 6 circles, each 2 ½-inches across and with at least 2 inches between them using marker on parchment paper, then flip the paper over onto a baking tray.
  • Whip the egg whites and cream of tartar first on low speed, then once the whites are foamy increase the speed and slowly pour in the sugar while whipping. Continue to whip until the whites on high speed until they hold a stiff peak when beaters are lifted.
  • Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the meringue and pipe circles within the lines drawn on the parchment, completely filling the circles. Pipe a ring or meringue on top of the outside edge, creating the "nest" effect, spiraling up to about 2-inches above the base.
  • Place the meringues into the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 275 F. Bake the meringues for 45 to 65 minutes (this timing will be impacted by the outdoor temperature and humidity, making the meringues take longer if it is humid or warm out). If you find that the meringues are starting to brown, crack open the oven door and continue to bake. Cool the meringues completely to room temperature on the baking tray, then gently lift to store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
  • For assembly, whip the cream to soft peaks and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Place a birds' nest onto each plate, dollop the cream into the centre of the nest and top with berries. Serve immediately.
  • The meringues can be baked up to a day in advance, but they should be assembled immediately before serving.

BREAKFAST BIRD'S NEST



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My grandmother and mom both made these for me when I was very little and now I make them for my little ones. They love their eggs made this way. Some people call them "egg in a window", but my mom always called them "bird's nests". Kids love them, but I still make them for myself :) There's just something yummier about the "dipping" toast being fried in butter instead of just popped in the toaster, and after dipping, the egg white tastes great with the fried bread from the "nest".

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large egg
1 slice bread (your favorite)
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Lay bread on the counter or a plate.
  • Using a wide topped glass, cut a circle out of the center of the bread.
  • Over medium heat, melt 1 tsp butter in a non-stick skillet.
  • When heated, lay both pieces of bread (the circle and the piece with the hole) in pan and reduce heat to low-medium.
  • When bread is very lightly browned on the bottom, drop 1 tsp butter into the hole.
  • When melted, crack the egg over the hole and allow egg to drop into and fill the hole.
  • Cook for 1- 2 minutes and then flip the bread with the egg and the bread circle over.
  • Cook for about 2- 3 minutes, until bread is lightly browned and egg is set.
  • Serve egg with the toasted bread circle for dipping.

BIRD'S NEST



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Whole-wheat spaghetti makes a healthy home for yolky eggs in this recipe from Jessica Seinfeld's "Double Delicious!"Also try:Scrambled Egg Muffins

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked whole-wheat spaghetti
1/2 cup Cauliflower Puree
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Coarse salt
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together spaghetti, cauliflower puree, cheese, cornstarch, salt, and flaxseed.
  • Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon canola oil. Take one sixth of the pasta and form into an "O" shape, leaving a 2 1/2-inch opening in the center. Cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Carefully turn spaghetti mixture over and crack 1 egg into the center of the "O," taking care not to break the yolk. Cover and cook until egg is set and cooked to desired degree of doneness, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Keep warm and repeat process with remaining pasta mixture and eggs. Sprinkle with salt before serving.

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

BIRD NESTS



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Fun Spring Treats! Kids love them. Use a 6 or 12 cup muffin tin depending on desired size of nests. We made only 6 nest with this recipe so we could overlap the top and give an "edge" for our bird to sit on. You could serve these right away or wrap them in a pretty cellophane bag and give them as a gift.

Provided by JamiLeigh

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
1/4 cup butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) package candy coated chocolate eggs
6 marshmallow peeps
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Use a 6 or 12 cup muffin tin depending on desired size of nests. We made only 6 nest with this recipe so we could overlap the top and give an "edge" for our bird to sit on.
  • Heat butter and marshmallows over medium heat.
  • Stir till melted.
  • Add noodles and stir till completely coated.
  • Spray muffin tin then hands with cooking spray.
  • Place mixture into muffin cups and shape with hands to form "nests".
  • Refrigerate.
  • Approximately 30 minutes later, gently remove nests from muffin tin and perch a Peep on the side. (It helps if the nest is still a bit sticky, this will "glue" the peep on.).
  • Place nests on a tray and put back in the fridge till completely set.
  • Fill with candy eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 199.5, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings and won't get soggy. Good options include sourdough, French bread, or Italian bread.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your bird's nest will taste. Be sure to use ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't skimp on the fillings: Be generous with the fillings so that each bite is packed with flavor. You can use a variety of fillings, such as chicken salad, tuna salad, egg salad, or ham and cheese.
  • Be creative with your presentation: There are many different ways to present a bird's nest. You can use a muffin tin, a ramekin, or even a teacup. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Bird's nests are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. So next time you are looking for a fun and tasty snack, try making a bird's nest. You won't be disappointed!

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