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Crispy Hash Brown Egg Cups Recipe Easy Cheddar Chives Breakfast

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These crispy hash brown egg cups combine golden, crispy potatoes with silky baked eggs, sharp cheddar, and fresh chives for a quick, satisfying breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 12 oz or 340g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz or 110g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, for greasing muffin tin
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon or ham, red pepper flakes or smoked paprika, chopped spinach or bell peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or butter.
  2. If using frozen hash browns, thaw slightly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. Divide about 1/3 cup (about 1.4 oz or 40g) of hash browns into each muffin cup. Press firmly against the sides and bottom to form a nest shape.
  4. Bake the hash brown cups for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp around the edges.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the 6 eggs with salt, pepper, and chopped chives. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and any optional add-ins.
  6. Remove muffin tin from oven and carefully spoon the egg mixture into each hash brown nest, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until eggs are set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Let the cups cool for a few minutes before gently removing them with a butter knife or small offset spatula.

Notes

Press hash browns firmly into muffin cups for extra crispiness. Dry excess moisture from hash browns to avoid soggy nests. Grease muffin tin well to prevent sticking. Eggs continue to firm up as they cool; avoid overbaking to keep creamy texture. Can be made ahead by baking nests separately and adding eggs before final bake. Reheat in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.

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