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Eggs in a Nest

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By: LalainePosted: 03/03/2018Updated: 07/21/2018
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Eggs in hashbrown Nests

Eggs in a Nest with soft yolks, crisp bacon, cheese, and green onions baked in hash brown potato nests. They’re a delicious breakfast treat and totally portable for snacking on the go.

eggs in a nest served on a plate
Eggs in Nest

Eggs in a nest are a delicious spin-off of one of our most popular recipes on the blog, avocado egg cups. But while eggs are baked in creamy avocado halves in the latter, soft yolks, crisp bacon, and green onions are now nestled in a golden, crispy bed of hash brown potatoes.

Breakfast can’t get any more scrumptious than these hashbrown egg cups. They’re delicious, conveniently portable, and a good source of protein and carbohydrates to start your day or just anytime you need a quick boost of energy.

Hashbrowns baked in muffin cups to make eggs in a nest

These baked eggs are as fun to make as they are to eat! So easy to pull together with a few staple ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can have a tasty batch ready in a cinch.

baked hashbrown nest topped with raw egg in a muffin tin ready to bake

Tips on How to Make Eggs in a Nest

  • Make sure the hash browns are completely thawed as the excess moisture might keep the shredded potatoes from forming together.
  • After the brief baking, press down the potato mixture with a spoon to make a deeper well.
  • Generously grease the muffin holes with nonstick cooking spray and allow the eggs cups to cool slightly before removing to prevent them from falling apart.
  • I think these eggs are best with soft, wet yolks but if you’re going to enjoy them on the go, I suggest baking them until at hard-cooked for less mess. Follow the suggested minutes below.
  • Prefer quiche-style eggs?  Beat them until frothy with a bit of milk and stir in the cheese and crisp bacon. Pour the mixture into the potato cups in place of whole eggs and bake until set.
  • baked hashbrown egg cups with runny yolks

    How Many Minutes to Bake Eggs:

    • 10 to 12 minutes for runny yolks
    • 13 to 15 minutes for soft-cooked yolks
    • 18-20 minutes for hard-cooked yolks

    Give these eggs in hashbrown nests a try for breakfast or brunch. Double the recipe as they’re sure to be a hit with the family! Enjoy!

    Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

    eggs in a nest served on a plate
    4.77 from 17 votes

    Eggs in a Nest

    Eggs in a Nest with soft yolks, crisp bacon, cheese, and green onions baked in hash brown potato nests. They're a delicious breakfast treat and totally portable for snacking on the go.
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Author: Lalaine
    Course: Breakfast
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    12 Pieces

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
    • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 12 eggs
    • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
    • 1/4 cup green onions, peeled and chopped

    Instructions

    • Grease a 12-hole muffin pan.
    • In a bowl, combine hash browns, 1 cup of the cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. 
    • Divide mixture into prepared muffin holes and using hands, press firmly onto sides and bottom of each muffin holes to form a "nest". 
    • Bake in a 425 F oven for about 13 to 15 minutes or until hash browns are crisp and lightly browned. Using a tablespoon, press down on the potato mixture to create a deeper well.
    • Crack one egg into each of the potato nests. Top each egg with crumbled bacon, green onions and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. 
    • Bake in a 350 F oven for about 13 to 15 minutes or until egg whites are set.
    • Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool. Run a knife around the edges of each egg nests to loosen and gently lift off pan.

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 131g, Calories: 335kcal, Carbohydrates: 23.6g, Protein: 13.4g, Fat: 20.8g, Saturated Fat: 6.1g, Cholesterol: 184mg, Sodium: 613mg, Potassium: 503mg, Fiber: 2.1g, Sugar: 1.4g, Vitamin A: 350IU, Vitamin C: 12.4mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 1.4mg

    “This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Victoria says

    Posted on 1/24/19 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    I made these this morning and they were great! The only changes I made is, I put the thawed hash browns on a sheet tray and baked for about 5 min before I mixed everything to dry them a little for a crunchier nest. I also added tarragon to the hash browns due to preference. My family loved them!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 1/24/19 at 11:41 am

      Hello Victoria,

      Thanks for the feedback and sharing your tips. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. I will definitely try adding herbs for better flavor 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jerome says

    Posted on 3/5/18 at 7:39 am

    They were delicious

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 3/6/18 at 9:58 am

      I am glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  3. Patti says

    Posted on 3/2/18 at 8:51 am

    Hello, where is the recipe written for these Egg in a Nest?

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 3/3/18 at 7:25 am

      Hi Patti,

      Thank you so much for letting me know, I didn’t realize the recipe card was missing from the post. Corrected now, I hope you enjoy the recipe. These egg treats are delicious!

      Reply
  4. Ayesha Heart says

    Posted on 2/16/17 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    OMG! This is so perfect! Kids love it 🙂 Gone in 60 seconds ^ ^ Thank youuuuuuu <3

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 2/21/17 at 6:04 pm

      Thank you, Ayesha. I am glad you enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply
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