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Hash Brown Egg Cups

Hash Brown Egg Cups: Your Quick, Delicious Breakfast Solution

Hash Brown Egg Cups are a quick and delicious breakfast solution, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hash Brown Base
  • 4 cups Hash Browns refrigerated or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit or reduce for milder flavor
For the Egg Filling
  • 6 large Large Eggs can substitute with egg alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Milk use plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese can substitute with mozzarella
  • 1 cup Cooked Bacon can swap with turkey bacon or omit for vegetarian
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley optional, can substitute with chives

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • oven
  • Spray bottle

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and spray a muffin tin with baking spray.
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  2. In a bowl, mix hash browns, cheddar cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Press into muffin tin to form nests.
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  3. Bake the nests in the oven for about 20 minutes until edges are crispy and golden brown.
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  4. Whisk together remaining cheddar cheese, large eggs, milk, and cooked bacon until smooth.
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  5. Pour egg mixture into baked nests, filling almost to the top.
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  6. Return to oven and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 12-15 minutes until eggs are set.
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  7. Let cool for 5 minutes, run a knife around edges, and remove from tin. Garnish and serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses and add sautéed veggies for added flavor. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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