Description
Savory cheesy egg and hash brown cups deliver a breakfast revolution that transforms morning meals into irresistible bites. Crispy potato bases cradle fluffy eggs and melted cheese, promising a delightful start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Protein and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) diced ham
Seasoning and Binding:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F and meticulously coat a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil to prevent adherence.
- Extract excess liquid from thawed hash browns by applying firm pressure with paper towels, ensuring a crisp potato base.
- Combine hash browns with half the cheddar cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to create a robust potato mixture.
- Firmly press the seasoned hash brown blend into each muffin cavity, sculpting a compact shell that climbs the compartment walls.
- Roast the potato crusts for 15 minutes until edges transform into a golden, crispy foundation.
- Vigorously whisk eggs and milk until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency for the creamy filling.
- Distribute bacon crumbles, diced ham, and sliced green onions across the par-baked hash brown vessels.
- Delicately pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling approximately three-quarters to accommodate potential expansion.
- Lavishly crown each cup with the remaining cheddar cheese for a molten, appetizing topping.
- Return to the oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until eggs solidify and cheese bubbles with a tempting golden hue.
- Extract from oven and permit a 5-minute resting period within the tin to stabilize the cup structure.
- Carefully liberate the cups by running a knife along the edges, presenting these savory morsels while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping bacon or ham with turkey bacon, plant-based bacon, or diced mushrooms for vegetarian options.
- Use frozen or fresh hash browns interchangeably, ensuring they are thoroughly drained to prevent soggy cups.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, pepper jack, or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prepare these cups ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating overnight, then baking fresh in the morning for a quick breakfast solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 210mg