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Hash Brown Egg Cups

Hash Brown Egg Cups: Your Ultimate Make-Ahead Breakfast Joy

Enjoy customizable Hash Brown Egg Cups, a quick and hearty breakfast option that is freezer-friendly and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hash Brown Base
  • 20 oz shredded hash browns Can substitute with fresh shredded potatoes after squeezing out moisture.
For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 large eggs Can swap for egg whites or substitutes for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup milk Consider using dairy-free milk if desired.
  • salt and pepper To taste
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with mozzarella or dairy-free cheese.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Omit for a vegetarian option or use sautéed mushrooms.
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper Spinach or other veggies work well as substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup diced onion Leave it out for a milder result.
Garnish
  • Fresh herbs For garnish; use chives or parsley.

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Combine the thawed shredded hash browns with 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and press this mixture into the muffin cups to form nests.
  3. Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the hash brown cups are golden brown.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then fold in the remaining cheddar cheese and optional ingredients.
  5. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and pour the egg mixture into the baked hash brown nests.
  6. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes, until the egg is set.
  7. Allow the cups to cool for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to help loosen them before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

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