Hash Brown Egg Cups

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Most days you will find us starting our day with a sweet meal, like Healthy Morning Glory Muffins , Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola , Tiramisu Chia Seed Pudding and Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins. However, once in a while, we switch things up and opt for savory bites. If you too want to opt out of sweet ways and start the day with a hearty, savory make-ahead breakfast, this is the recipe for you!

These Hash Brown Egg Cups are pretty much exactly what they sound like. Hash brown cups that are filled with eggs, cheddar, bacon and veggies and then cooked in the oven.

Why this Recipe Works

• Healthy: Packed with protein and veggies, these are a nutritious way to start your day.
• Easy customizable: These cups can be easily customized to suit your own tastes and preferences. You can add whatever diced veggies and meat you want to ramp up the flavor!
• Perfect make-ahead Breakfast or Snack: Delicious for a quick breakfast on-the-go or an easy snack!

Recipe Variations

• Vegetables- Feel free to use spinach, mushroom or onions. Make sure to saute them first!
• Meat- Use italian sausage, breakfast sausage or leftover ham.
• Cheese- Use different kind of cheese like Pepper Jack or Parmesan. You can also omit the cheese completely for a dairy-free option.

How to Store these Egg Cups?

You can store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I recommend reheating them in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until warmed through.

If you are looking for more such delicious healthy Breakfast recipes, you can also check my

• Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins
• Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
• Healthy Morning Glory Muffins
• Healthy Banana Spinach Pancakes
• Blueberry Zucchini Bread

Extra Notes

• Use cooking spray or cooking oil generously to grease the muffin tins. This will ensure that the egg cups come out easily and do not stick to the bottom.
• You can also use frozen hash browns instead of making the hash brown nests to reduce the cooking time. The recipe will remain the same.

If you make this recipe, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.

Hash Brown Egg Cups
Author: Happily Cooking
Preparation Time: 10min
Cooking Time: 35min
Yields: 12
Calories per serving: 180kcal

Ingredients:

• 5-6 potatoes
• 2 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 bacon rashers, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 7 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Fresh chives, for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Generously grease a standard size muffin tin pan with cooking spray or cooking oil and set aside.
3. Heat 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Add the bacon and sauté until crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
4. Peel and grate the potatoes and place in a colander.
5. Working a handful at a time, squeeze out the excess water and place into a bowl. Then, add the 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, 1/2 cheddar cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and mix well.
6. Press the mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin,creating a nest. Place in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
7. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining 1/2 cheddar cheese, milk, cooked bacon, the diced red bell pepper and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into the baked hash browns, then return to the oven to bake for 15 minutes or until fully set.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin pan.
9. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm!