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Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups

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50 min

Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups

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Time

50 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

232

Rating

4.00★ (165)

Cuisine

French
Author: Victoria Buriak
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!

Ingredients

  • frozen shredded hash brown potatoes: 1 pack (30 ounce pack, thawed)
  • ½ teaspoons salt: 2 piece
  • ground black pepper: 1 tsp
  • ½ tablespoons olive oil: 2 piece
  • cheddar cheese: 0.66667 cup (shredded)
  • eggs: 12 piece
  • water: 2 Tbsp
  • slices cooked bacon, crumbled: 8 piece (divided)
  • cheddar cheese: 0.25 cup (divided, shredded)

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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  5. 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.
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  6. 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.
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