Take the stress out of breakfast prep with this fast and fresh recipe for Cheesy Hash Brown Cups with Baked Eggs.
I’m officially back to working full-time after the birth of my second little guy, Evan, three months ago, and as any and all nursing mommas can relate: THE HUNGER IS REAL.
I don’t know what it is about nourishing a baby that makes me more ravenous than when I’m eight months pregnant. I am a bottomless pit. Insatiable. Ravenous. All the dang time.
And that is why the combination of early-morning protein, cheese and starch has been my go-to these past few months, as a good ol’ bowl of cereal just ain’t cuttin’ it. So cue the Cheesy Hash Brown Cups with Baked Eggs!
The real beauty here is that not only are these cups super filling, but they’re also easily enjoyed with a single hand (if you don’t mind a little runny yolk here or there). And with two babies under age 2, you’d be surprised at the number of things I’ve learned to do with one hand.
Feel free to mix up the fillings with your preferred cheeses, chopped veggies or even diced ham. They’re a full morning meal in a single cup, and if history is any indication, then we know that muffin tin breakfasts are a big hit around here (looking at you, Baked Oatmeal Cups!).
You can shred your potatoes from scratch, but I’m partial to any time-saving measure possible, which makes the pre-shredded bags of potatoes (usually found by the eggs in most supermarkets) a real home run in my book.
So grab the taters, cheese, eggs and herbs and get ready for the ultimate meal in a muffin cup!
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Ingredients
- 1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated hash browns
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 12 large eggs
- Chopped fresh chives, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese and melted butter.
- Divide the hash brown mixture among the 12 muffin tin cups (they will be very full but will shrink as they bake), pressing the potatoes into the bottoms and up the sides of each cup.
- Bake the hash brown cups for 25 minutes then remove them from the oven and using a dry measuring cup or spoon, push down the centers of the muffins to make enough room for the eggs.
- Crack an egg into each cup then top each egg with salt and pepper.
- Return the hash brown cups to the oven and bake them an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
- Remove the hash brown cups from the oven and let them cool for at least 10 minutes in the muffin tin before running a sharp knife around the edges to release them. Top the hash brown cups with the chopped fresh chives and serve.
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Recipe by Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste. Please do not reprint this recipe without my permission. If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please rewrite the method of preparation and link to this post as the original source.
Amazing! And so simple to make
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Carmen!
To me these are so good. I’ve made them maybe a dozen times and each time tried something different. After the hash brown crust is done I’ll add cooked bacon, ham or sausage. I’ve also used scrambled eggs and they were all delish!
Glad you are enjoying the recipe!
Love it, use it all the time! Thank you for sharing!!!
So glad you’re enjoying the recipe, RC!
Came across your recipe was very glad that I did . Super Bowl Sunday and I am cooking for a big crowd because the Eagles are our team .Had no time to do any more extra cooking this recipe was so delicious and fast to make and I will be looking forward to other time saving recipes of yours.
Thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
These were very easy and delicious. I would like to make them again, except next time I would not let them them sit out for the extra 15 minutes. Everything was great, except the yolks were overdone. Maybe just my preference.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lynne!
Just saw this recipe..looks awesome! WS wondering if they can be frozen and then just reheat in the microwave?
Hi Janet! Yes, you can freeze and reheat them, but keep in mind the egg will continue cooking, so if you prefer a runny yolk, eating them fresh is best.
I love all the recipes, they are so easy to follow it
Thanks so much, Lydia!
The cheesy hashbrown cups with eggs are a perfect breakfast for those on the go and a good weekend breakfast. I love this recipe.
So glad you are enjoying the recipe, Kimberly!
Followed recipe every step and turned out perfect! Will use again n again.
So glad you enjoyed it, Michael!
These are great! I also like to scramble the eggs and mix in some bacon bits. Both ways are delicious!!
So glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Ed!
I know you probably hate when people change the whole idea of the recipe… Just wondering if I could do this in a pie plate and make more of a quiche like recipe?
Hi Carol! I don’t mind the questions at all! I actually did this very thing myself in my cookbook :) You can find it on Amazon, Target or anywhere books are sold. It’s called The Secret Ingredient Cookbook and the recipe is called Cast-Iron Quiche made with a shredded potato crust and a ham, cheese and spinach filling. Enjoy!