Hash Brown Egg Nests

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat while ham is a cost-effective protein.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.

Peel and grate the potatoes into a bowl.

Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes.

Mix grated potatoes with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Press the potato mixture into the bottom and sides of each muffin cup to form a nest.

Bake the potato nests for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper.

Remove the potato nests from the oven and fill each with chopped bacon, cheese, and diced vegetables.

Pour the egg mixture over the filling in each nest.

Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the eggs are set.

Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens