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 Mimosa's!
Ingredients
1 30 oz. bag of shredded hash browns
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 1/2 tbs oil (I use olive oil)
2/3 cup shredded cheddar
Bacon bits or 8=10 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled- I also use Chicken Asiago sausage
Eggs
Extra shredded cheddar
Muffin tins (2- for 24 total)
Directions
1. 1. Take your bag of hash browns and mix in the salt, pepper, oil and 2/3 cup shredded cheese.
2. 2. Divide amongst the cups in your muffin tin, making sure to grease tin beforehand. Make into nests.
3. 3. Bake hash browns at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until toasty.
4. 4. Once they're finished, take them out and lower the temp of the oven to 350 degrees.
5. 5. Crack eggs (I use 12 for 2 large tins) into large bowl. Add a few Tbsp. water. Add salt/pepper to taste and Whisk. Pour a portion into each nest.
6. 6. Top with bacon and a sprinkle of extra cheese
7. 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-16 minutes (or until the eggs are as firm as you like them).
8. 8. Slide a knife along the edges to remove from pan when cooled.
Footnotes
• You can also experiment with ham, sausage, and veggies to make them your own! Excellent quick breakfast for the weekdays! Very nutritious for toddlers who enjoy finger foods. I partially freeze 2 nests, slip them inside a small foodsaver bag and seal them. When I get to work, I just pop them in the microwave!
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