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Eggs in Hash Brown Baskets Recipe

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Eggs in Hash Brown Baskets is a delightful breakfast recipe featuring crispy, golden hash brown nests filled with perfectly baked eggs and melted cheese. This easy-to-make dish combines the comfort of hash browns with the richness of eggs and cheese, offering a versatile and visually appealing meal perfect for brunch, breakfast, or casual gatherings. Customize with optional toppings and enjoy a well-balanced, satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 4 cups hash browns (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Egg and Cheese Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced green onions
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Fresh herbs (chives, parsley)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the hash brown baskets evenly.
  2. Season Hash Browns: In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the potatoes evenly for a flavorful and crispy texture.
  3. Form Baskets: Generously grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking. Press the seasoned hash brown mixture firmly into each muffin cup, shaping it evenly up the sides to create basket-like nests.
  4. Bake Baskets: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the hash browns are golden brown and crisp, forming a sturdy crust that holds its shape.
  5. Add Eggs & Cheese: Remove the muffin tin from the oven carefully. Crack one egg into each hash brown basket and evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each egg.
  6. Finish Baking: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness and the cheese has melted and slightly browned.
  7. Serve: Allow the baskets to cool for a few minutes to firm up. Gently remove each basket using a fork or spatula. Garnish with optional toppings like sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, or fresh herbs and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add diced ham, crumbled bacon, or sautéed vegetables beneath the egg before baking.
  • Adjust egg cook time based on preferred yolk doneness: less time for runny yolks, more for fully set.
  • Use gluten-free hash browns to make this recipe gluten free.
  • Prepare baskets ahead of time by baking the hash brown crusts, refrigerate, then add eggs and cheese, and bake just before serving.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.

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