Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups – Crispy Hash Brown Egg Nests with Cheese and Bacon for the Perfect Morning Meal
Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups feature crispy baked hash browns filled with eggs, cheese, and bacon. They are simple to prepare, bake in less than 40 minutes, and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or meats. These breakfast cups are rich in protein, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep. Each serving offers a crispy potato shell with a soft, flavorful center. They are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick snack.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 12 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Mix the hash browns with melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Press the potato mixture firmly into each muffin cup, forming small nests.
- Bake the potato nests for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove the muffin pan from the oven.
- Add crumbled bacon over the cheese.
- Crack one egg into each nest.
- Return the muffin pan to the oven.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, depending on your preferred egg doneness.
- Garnish with green onions, parsley, or your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- Thaw hash browns completely before using.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the potatoes.
- Sharp Cheddar provides the best flavor.
- Cook bacon before adding it to the nests.
- Let the cups cool before removing them.
- Use silicone muffin pans for easier release.
- Fresh herbs brighten the flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.