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Crispy Hash Brown Egg Nests Recipe Easy Cheddar Chive Breakfast

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These crispy hash brown egg nests with cheddar and chive are a quick and easy breakfast or brunch option featuring golden, crispy potato nests holding perfectly baked eggs with a fresh burst of chives.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (about 10.5 oz / 300g) frozen shredded hash browns
  • 1 cup (about 3.5 oz / 100g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or melted butter.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the frozen hash browns with olive oil or melted butter, salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder until evenly coated.
  4. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. Divide the hash brown mixture evenly among the muffin tin cups, pressing the potatoes against the sides and bottom to form a nest shape with a well in the center.
  6. Bake the nests for 15 minutes until the edges start turning golden and crispy.
  7. Carefully crack one large egg into each nest, avoiding breaking the yolk. For more cooked yolks, lightly whisk eggs before pouring.
  8. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 10-12 more minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still slightly runny. Add a few extra minutes for firmer yolks.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the top of each nest.
  10. Let the nests cool for 2-3 minutes before carefully removing them with a small spatula or spoon. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not fully thaw hash browns; slightly frozen works best for crispiness. Press hash browns firmly but not too compact to ensure nests hold shape and crisp. Use room temperature eggs for even cooking. Rotate pan halfway through baking eggs for even heat. For extra crispiness, broil nests 1-2 minutes after baking. Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crispiness.

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