Description
Enjoy crispy Baked Hash Brown Bowls With Eggs, a delicious and customizable breakfast dish. Perfect for meal prep, these golden hash brown cups are filled with eggs and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups hash browns (frozen or freshly shredded)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, or spinach)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (such as chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare the hash browns by squeezing out excess moisture if using fresh or thawed frozen hash browns.
- In a bowl, mix the hash browns with melted butter or oil, salt, and pepper.
- Press the hash brown mixture firmly into the muffin tin, shaping them into cup-like molds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Crack an egg into each cup, then season with salt and pepper. Add cheese, bacon, or vegetables as desired.
- Bake again for 12-15 minutes, depending on how runny you prefer your eggs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before loosening them from the tin.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Cheesy Hash Brown Bowls: Mix shredded cheese into the hash browns before baking for a richer taste.
- Meaty Addition: Add cooked sausage, ham, or crumbled bacon for extra protein.
- Veggie-Packed: Mix in diced bell peppers, onions, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Spicy Version: Add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Dairy-Free: Skip the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: hash brown egg cups, baked breakfast bowls, crispy hash brown nests, easy breakfast recipe, meal prep breakfast