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Crispy Hash Brown Egg Nests

Golden crispy hash brown nests baked with eggs for a perfect brunch or breakfast dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 nests
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hash Brown Base
  • 3 cups shredded hash browns thawed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
Egg Filling
  • 6 eggs large

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Oven
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Squeeze excess moisture from hash browns using a kitchen towel.
  3. Mix hash browns with oil, seasoning, and cheese.
  4. Press mixture into muffin cups to form nests.
  5. Bake 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Crack one egg into each nest.
  7. Bake an additional 12–15 minutes until eggs are set.
  8. Cool briefly, garnish, and serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, ensure potatoes are very dry before baking.