Hash Brown Egg Cups make a simple dairy-free breakfast or brunch idea. Just eggs baked into crispy hash brown nests that you can customize with any toppings or seasonings you like!
This is a simple, portion-controlled meal with only two core ingredients, potatoes and eggs. Make for yourself or fill the muffin tin and make a few portions at once.
And you can even save time and use frozen shredded potatoes (just defrosted before use).
Just coat the muffin cups with cooking spray, place shredded potato around the cup, and crack an egg into the middle. Then bake!
OR customize with your favorite toppings, such as cheese or chopped veggies, and seasonings before popping into the oven!
Have alone or with a side such as homemade English muffins with a spread.
It's a great way to start your day or have as a light meal anytime.
Eaten fresh and hot!
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What ingredients are needed to make these hash brown egg cups?
potatoes
eggs
cooking spray or oil, so the hash brown cups won't stick to the pan
diced veggies, optional
spices and seasonings, optional
cheese or other toppings, optional
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I make the hash brown nests crispy?
Make sure the hash browns are spread evenly in the muffin cups and bake them until they're golden and crisp before adding the eggs. Avoid overfilling the cups with hash browns, which can prevent them from crisping properly.
Can I use frozen hash browns?
Yes. Frozen shredded hash browns work well for this recipe. Thaw them first and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible so the nests become crispy.
What toppings can I add to hash brown egg cups?
You can customize them with your favorite toppings and seasonings. Try chopped green onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, or your favorite spices.
Can I use different types of eggs?
Yes. You can use whole eggs or adjust the amount of egg to fit the size of your hash brown cups. Smaller eggs may work especially well for smaller nests.
Can I make hash brown egg cups ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare the hash brown nests ahead of time and refrigerate them until you're ready to add the eggs and bake. This makes them convenient for breakfast or brunch.
How do I store leftover hash brown egg cups?
Store leftover hash brown egg cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven, toaster oven, or microwave until warmed through.
Can I freeze hash brown egg cups?
Yes. Let them cool completely, then wrap them individually or place them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
Are eggs nutritious?
For many years, eggs were considered a source of high cholesterol and a possible cause of heart disease, and people were warned against them and recommended to have only a few per week in their diets.
It is true that one large egg yolk has 200 mg of cholesterol. However, the additional nutrients that eggs contain may actually help LOWER the risk of heart disease by raising the "good" cholesterol in one's body.
Eggs are high in protein and filling but low in calories. They have nutritional value and contain a large variety of vitamins as well as some antioxidants.
The color of the yolk depends on the diet of the hen, and different types of chickens may lay different colored eggs; white or brownish.
Egg white consists primarily of approximately 90 percent water and contains almost no fat or carbohydrates.
The yolk of a new egg is firm, but then it absorbs water from the egg white, which causes it to increase in size and become loose.
You may be surprised to know that raw egg white is sometimes used in the preparation of vaccines.
Many people believe that since eggs are found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket and very frequently near the dairy section, they are also dairy.
Nonetheless, eggs are NOT DAIRY. You CANNOT milk a chicken!
And what about potatoes?
The potato is a perennial, starchy tuber, a root vegetable, that is native to the Americas.
Potatoes contain health benefits and are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and nutrients and provide fuel for the body.
Potatoes are gluten-free and very filling. In addition, they are a good source of antioxidants-some more than others-and they contain resistant starch. However, their nutritional content depends on the type of potato. Much of a potato's nutrition is in the skin of the potato, and peeling them reduces their nutritional value.
Adding fattening toppings, such as sour cream or butter, adds calories and fat.
Different potatoes are considered to work best with different recipes, but overall, they can be used in a variety of delicious meals for recipes from all over the world.
There may be over a couple hundred varieties of potatoes in the United States, but there are only 7 main categories. The most popular of these are the red, white, yellow, and russet.
Fun Facts
- Potatoes were first cultivated in Peru by the Incas.
- Potatoes were introduced to Europe (Ireland) toward the end of the 16th century.
- Potatoes began to be planted in the colonies in the early 1700s.
- Potatoes are the #1 vegetable crop in the United States and 4th most consumed in the world.
- Idaho is the largest grower of potatoes.
- The potato was the first vegetable to be grown in space.
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Hash Brown Egg Cups
Delicious, dairy-free, and easy shredded potato cups with egg centers. Add seasonings and toppings as desired.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of raw frozen hash browns or grated potatoes with excess liquid removed (Russets are the best)
- 6 eggs
- cooking spray
- diced onion, optional, as desired*
- grated cheese, optional, as desired*
- vegetables suitable for an omelet, optional, as desired, chopped or diced small*
- salt, pepper, or other spices, optional, as desired*
Instructions
- Spray each of the cups in the muffin tin.
- Press the raw hash browns or grated potatoes around the edges and bottom of a greased large muffin tin so that they are completely covered and rise to the top of the muffin cups (they will shrink).
- Bake in the oven at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In the meantime, lightly fry onions and/or vegetables.
- Remove from the oven and press the potatoes down if they have puffed up.
- Spoon onions and/or vegetables into the potato cups, if desired.
- Sprinkle cheese, if desired, over them and place back into the oven for around 10 - 15 minutes until the cheese has somewhat melted.
- Remove from oven and crack an egg over each of the cups, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and/or spices, and place back into the oven for around minutes or until the egg is as cooked as you like it.
- Garnish if desired.
Notes
* You can fill the cup with whatever you like; chopped veggies, cheese, onions...
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 316Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 295mgSodium: 305mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 14g
