Hash Brown Egg Nests With Bacon

Submitted by dmanmont

"A delicious grab and go breakfast treat. Try adding different meats or veggies to come up with your favorite combination."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 8 each
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 15 ounces hash browns, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 medium eggs
• 2 slices bacon, crumbled
• 8 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

directions

1. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, salt, pepper, olive oil and 1 cup of the cheese.
2. Spray a non-stick muffin pan liberally with cooking spray.
3. Divide hash brown mixture among 8 of the muffin cavities.
4. Use your fingers to pack them tightly, and shape into a bowl, or nest.
5. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or until the edges have browned and the cheese is melted.
6. Crack a medium egg into each nest. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Top with crumbled bacon and additional shredded cheese.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set.
9. Let cool about 10 minutes. Gently slide a knife around the edges of the nest, and use a fork or spoon to lift out of the pan.
10. Garnish with the chopped parsley.