Crispy Hash Brown Egg Cups: A Tasty Breakfast Delight!
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Crispy Hash Brown Egg Cups are a delightful breakfast treat made with shredded potatoes and eggs, baked to perfection.
- Author: Emma Rossi
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing the muffin tin
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the russet potatoes.
- Grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained shredded potatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Drizzle olive oil over the potato mixture and toss until coated.
- Grease a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Press the potato mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, creating a well in the center.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk. Fold in diced bell peppers if using.
- Remove the hash brown cups from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Carefully loosen the edges and lift the cups out of the tin.
- Place the cups back in the muffin tin or a baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each filled cup.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- For added flavor, consider using seasoned salt instead of regular salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg