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!
Make breakfast a breeze with make-ahead recipes your whole family will love.
- Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins
- Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Ham and Cheese Egg Cups
- Freezer-Friendly Egg White Muffins
- Healthy Breakfast Cookies
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.
- ★ Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!
Nutrition
Did you try this recipe?
Leave a comment below with your star rating!
This post may contain affiliate links.
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.
A major hit every time. I finger pinch Johnnies on each filled cup and again on each egg.
So glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Robin!
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!
Can the eggs be a scrambled consistency? Thank you
Sure! You could whisk the eggs and then pour the whisked eggs into the hash brown cups and bake them until set.
After stumbling upon your page and finding this quick breakfast dish I had to make it right away! Boy, this was absolutely delicious! Personal preference, I added a garlic powder, a little salt and pepper. WOW! I can assure you I’ll be making this dish on a regular basis. Everyone in my house loved it, even the kids! Quick, pretty easy and so good!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lisa!
Quick question! I made these tonight and the tops of my eggs got really crusty/chewy. Maybe I cooked them too long? I peeled a little off the top and they were delicious but just wondering for next time.
Hi Melissa! Did you bake them on the center rack of your oven? If you have them too high up in the oven, the tops can overcook.
I made a test run of these so I would be ready for quick breakfasts this summer at our cottage. I feed 6-12 people many days so these would be a very easy quick grab and go breakfast. Only problem I had was the hash browns were cold and when I mixed the melted butter in it clumped. Made a note to be sure the hash browns are at room tempeture. Might try adding some crumbled bacon in with the hash browns. Thanks for a great idea.
So glad you are enjoying the recipe!
Hubby loves these!! I make them for him every week so he can have a good breakfast at work.
I’m so glad you are enjoying the recipe, Jamila!
THESE WERE PERFECTION. I didn’t use hardly any butter, tho. Just set a tiny tab atop the hash browns before baking instead, and they turned out super crispy. I also used fresh dill as my herb topping, and I cooked it into the eggs vs sprinkling after baking. Thank you so much for this recipe! This will be in my regular rotation for sure. Much love. – Allison
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Allison!
Hello, I plan to try this recipe. At 15 will the egg be less runny? I am looking for over a firmer egg.
Hi there! They’ll definitely be more firm but every oven heats differently so you’ll have to keep an eye on them.
Hands down. One of my favorites.
Great for a grab and go. Thank you.
Much appreciated.
So thrilled you are enjoying the recipe, Justin!
Hi, there! Just stumbled across this recipe and I’m already so excited to try. Quick question… can I meal prep these? If I make a batch Sunday evening, how long will they last in fridge? These would be great for my husband and my work week! Thank you!
Hi Cassandra! Reheating the egg can be tricky because it can get overdone. If you’re OK with a non-runny yolk, you can definitely meal prep them. They’ll last up to 3 days if stored properly in the fridge. Try reheating them in an air fryer or microwave. Enjoy!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your response!
first off, i only made 6 instead. i left it in the oven an extra 5+ min before adding the eggs cause i like it crispy. i also seasoned the potatoes. before i even added eggs it was DRENCHED with butter. im waiting for the eggs to finish cooking now, but i doubt its gonna taste good since theres butter swimming on top. i only used two tbsp
I hope they turned out!
These were wonderful. My husband loved them. I think I ate one every day of the work week for lunch. So nice to have something ready to go when I went home for lunch. I plan on making these for Christmas morning!
I’m thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoy the recipe, Veronica!
Way beyond pleased with this one!! Absolutely amazing and mouth watering. My whole family devoured them all!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kimberly!
One of my favorites to make ahead for weekday breakfasts!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy the recipe, Susan!
Loved it! Can’t wait to make it again. So delicious!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Alyssa!
Absolutely love this recipe! But does everyone else get that hard film on the top as well? I always try to peel them off while cooling, but was hoping someone had a preventative tip? Thank you!
Thanks, Tori! Do you mean a film on the egg?
I love this recipe . I also poured Hollandaise sauce on top so yummy.
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Wendy!
I love sunday “brunch” and this was perfect. Made ham slices for the meat side. So simple and delicious…and filling. Cut the recipe in half for just me and my husband
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Julie!
Absolutely delicious! A hit in our family and a Sunday favorite!
Woohoo! I’m so happy your family enjoyed them, Bella!
I just made these for lunch. They were a hit with my teen. I made them in a bun size muffin pan, two eggs per cup, same time.
I’m so glad to read this, Heather!
Super delicious and easy to follow instructions, this has made its way into our rotation. Perfect for brunch during family get togethers.
Love reading this, Simon! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
So easy and yummy!! I will definitely make these again! I used a mix of mild cheddar and a strong white cheddar. Thank you so much for this recipe!
You are so welcome, Liisa! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!
I absolutely loved this recipe, it was so easy to do and affordable. I only changed one thing, instead of doing salt and pepper, I added slap ya mama seasoning on there. It’s delish! Thank you.
Woohoo! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Catie!
I’ve made these several times. I have eaten them fresh, frozen just reheat in the microwave, and also refrigerated ones reheated in the microwave. They store well if kept in an airtight container. They lasted a few days, always reheat in the microwave before eating. I bought frozen hash browns and just microwaved just enough to still be a little cold so they weren’t watery. This time I bought some hash browns with onions and peppers (onions, green and red peppers), so I’m going to try them this time.
I cooked mine in the silicone pans and they just pop right out.
Hope this helps.
Amazing! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Helen! And I love the idea of using hash browns with onions and peppers mixed in. :)
Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly. Next time I will increase the cook time on the hash brown then add the eggs so they are a little more crispy. Husband loved them and is taking three to work tomorrow for lunch. I think they will hold up in the microwave.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Katie!
Yummy
My son has an egg & dairy allergy but I wanted to make these for him. We followed your exact recipe but substituted with vegan butter, vegan shredded ‘cheese’ and used 1 12oz container of Just Egg product. They come out perfectly! He filled them with his choice of meat & sautéed veggies then we poured the ‘egg’ product into each cup! He absolutely LOVES them!
LOVE reading this, Nichole! I’m so thrilled you and your son enjoyed the recipe!
Nichole, we’re pescatarian and plan on doing same using Just Egg and Violife cheese products.
Enjoy, Barbara!
Will these work in a large muffin pan (6 count pan)?
That should work, Linda! I haven’t used that size pan with this recipe so I’m not sure what the bake time would be. Let me know how they turn out if you give it a shot! :)
do you use a mini muffin pan for these?
Hi Judy! You should use a regular size muffin pan or the eggs won’t fit. Enjoy!
yummy and quick
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Madi!
I’m excited to try these . I’m nowhere as busy as you are these days, but thought these would be great for brunch at Christmas time! Thank you.
You are so welcome, Gayle! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Everytime I make bacon I save some for these egg cups. So easy and delicious. I have always used ramekins but think I’ll try your idea in muffin tin next time
Yessss! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Diane!
Can you cook the hash browns the night before and just put the eggs into them to bake in the morning?
That should work, Annette!
Turned out very good. It reminded me of an old recipe from the past, hen in a nest, I think it was called.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Vickie!
I work in the nursing field as a caregiver(male), and I gotta tell that my residents LOVE this idea and recipe.
I’m so happy to read this!
My hash browns didn’t brown on the bottom of the muffins so they’re mushy. I’m guessing I should have cooked them longer before putting the eggs in them?
Hi Michelle! Yes, you can just cook them longer next time. All muffin pans will brown at different rates depending on the material.
Would the cooking time for the hashbrowns be the same for freshly grated potatoes?
Yes indeed!
Could you use frozen hash browns?
Hi Elizabeth – That works but I recommend thawing the hash browns beforehand.
These are endlessly customizable. I love it! I made them with olives, feta and spinach and later I’m making some with a pepper that needs used ( shredding it when I shred pepper jack cheese ) and adding salsa with the potatoes. This will be a good end of the week, breakfast for my rotation because it’ll be great for using up leftover vegetables before I clean out the fridge for garbage day. Less wasted food and my family will grab them unlike making a casserole that I have to put right in front of their faces Thanks!
Love this! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Nikki!
I scrambled the eggs, too, as personal preference and it works well. I may have, allegedly, added little bits of maple syrup candied Canadian bacon in. Just saying.
Allll about that bacon! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Debbie!
My husband would love these. I will definitely give them a try. He loves anything with shredded hashbrowns. I’m sure he will want to develop his own version. He is the cook in the house!
I hope you and your husband enjoy the recipe, Nancy!
Can these be frozen?
Absolutely, Dawn! When ready to serve, remove them from the bag and heat them in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until warmed through.
Fabulous. Keep more recipes like it coming.
Will do, Bill! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!
If I use freshly grated potatoes, how many would I need for this recipe? Any tricks? Do I rinse them, dry them etc?
About 3 medium potatoes should work!
A family favorite! I add some cooked bacon before addding the egg. Thank you for a great easy meal.
Love the addition of bacon, Cathy! I’m so thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe!
Excited to try this! If reheating, what is the best method, and for how long should they be reheated? I’m worried I will ruin the eggs somehow while reheating
Thanks, Christa! I’d say microwave is best. It definitely cooks the eggs further, but depending on your microwave strength, I’d start at 30 seconds and go from there.
These have become a Christmas morning tradition in our house. Everyone loves them.
Love reading this, Greg! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Made these for the first time. Delish! Will definitely be making them again. Just need to get a better muffin pan as they stuck to the bottom even with cooking spray.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, LP!
IM MAKIN THE CHEESY HASH BROWN MUFFIN THINGS AS I TEXT THIS.ILK TEXT LATER AND LET YOU KNOW HOW IT CAME OUT..
I hope you enjoyed the recipe, Sharlene!
Oh my gosh there are melt in your mouth good! And the egg yolk is so creamy! Don’t forget the ketchup! There are way better than Waffle House because there homemade of course! Definitely will make these again for our brunch! Definitely a make again recipe! My mom and I ate 3 a piece! The zucchini tots are just as good as well!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the hash brown cups and the zucchini tots, Lindsey!
I made this. Instead of the whole eggs I scrambled mine and put cheese in them and filled them up. Really great recipe. I make them on the weekend put them in the fridge and heat them up in the microwave for breakfast before I go to work. Thank you for this recipe.
You are so welcome, Joyce! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Easy to make and feeds a crowd (or a house full of teenagers). My teenage boys went crazy for these. Delicious recipe!
I’m thrilled to read this, Holly!
These are delicious, thank you for the recipe! I forgot to add the butter to the hashbrown mixture, but poured it over top. It worked out ok. I also added mushrooms to the hash brown mixture!
Will be making these more often! I want to try different varieties!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Glenda!
I’ve made this no they are good. I put cooked sausage bits in baked cups and pour in scrambled eggs. Delish. But my cups always seem to stick. I spray my pan with Pam. It doesn’t stop me, I still make them. They freeze real well too!
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
Easy peasy. Added chopped tomato and avocado for a complete meal!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kimberlee!
I tried these a couple of months ago and they were such a hit with my family I now make them almost every Sunday before church. My family almost expects them and seems to be upset if I don’t make them. LOL! What a great and easy recipe with time to drink my coffee.
Love reading this, Matthew! I’m so thrilled your family has been enjoying the recipe!
I read the comments before trying the recipe. Once the hashbrowns were cooked I jiggle them around to make sure that they weren’t sticking to the pan and then put the egg in. That helped tremendously even though they didn’t just pop out they were much easier to remove.
Thanks for the tip, Bonnie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Can these be refrigerated and reheated?
Hi Sarah – These really are best fresh :)
Thanks for the great idea. I used a nonstick heart shaped muffin pan and they slid right out! I also made scrambled eggs (6 eggs) as my fam isn’t into runny yokes. Seasoned the potatoes and the eggs. Delicious
Wish I could share a picture!
Love this, Sharon! You can share your culinary creations with me on Instagram by using the hashtag #justatasterecipes or by joining the Just a Taste private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336632013654296/
Just cook them a little longer and they won’t be runny. That’s what I do.
Wonderful breakfast option. I added a thin piece of ham before I cracked my egg. Next time I will add smoked salmon. Thanks for sharing. Once we are out of lockdown I will look forward to making these for my next brinch
Both of those additions sound delicious, Cynthia! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
The whole family enjoyed – which is rare! I did a scrambled egg for the kids which made for a more kid friendly (less runny) version. Will try liners next time as they were a little tough to get out. easy fun new weekend recipe for us!
I’m so glad your family enjoyed the recipe, Jen!
Just bake them a little longer and they won’t be runny. That’s what I do.
Loving this recipe! So easy and always a crowd pleaser. One lesson I learned after making these a few times is DEFINITELY use liners in your muffin tin (unless of course you have someone in your house who loves a good fight with a muffin tin). Muffin liners or parchment paper are a true game changer.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Dana! I’m thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe!
New family favorite! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Woohoo! I’m so happy to read this, Tara!
Next time I will definitely season the hash browns prior to baking with salt and pepper. Otherwise the potatoes tasted bland. Also recommend defrosting the hash browns and soaking up excess water with paper towels.
Hi Lisa – Yes, I definitely recommend thawing the hash browns beforehand if using frozen. :)
Easy and savory ! I added grated parmesan cheese and chopped cooked bacon on the top. “Mini quiches”.
Awesome! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Andrea!
Loved the egg and hash browns together. Next time I make them, I will make 3 adjustments. 1.Wring out the water completely from the thawed out potatoes. 2. start checking the eggs @ 10 minutes. Then in 1 minute intervals to your liking. 3. Spray muffin tins sides and bottom well !
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Every Christmas morning, for sure. The kids love them!
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Linda!
Served these for a special brunch and they were delicious. Everyone oohed and aahed over them. After adding the egg, baked for exactly 10 minutes and they were slightly runny, just as I wanted them.
Awesome! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Andi!
Making these as I type! Using Yukon Golds… Trick with grated potatoes is to wrong the water out after shredding! (Tip I got from Gordon Ramsay ) can’t wait till they’re done!
Enjoy!
I grate my gold potatoes on a clean towel. Afterwards I roll towel up with potatoes inside and it takes excess moisture away
Great tip, Diane!
To make these low carb, what would I replace the potato for?
Hi Brigitte – I’m not a nutritionist so I’m not sure!
Try using riced cualiflower :)
I’m excited to make these for school all I’m wondering is if you can freeze them?
Hi Taylor – I’ve never tried freezing these so I’m not certain how the texture/taste would be once thawed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
They freeze great! Then just heat in the microwave when ready to eat.
So yummy! 3rd time I made these I added sauteed chopped spinach to the hash brown mix to amp up the nutrition. Awesome. Great recipe, thanks!!
Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Liz!
Great recipe! Everyone loves it! Sometimes I add bacon pieces on top as well. Thank you!
YUM! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Nikki!
Easy to make, especially using the store bought hash browns. And very tasty.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Pattie!
Just made this and it turned out great! Very tasty and easy to make. I had no problem getting them out of the muffin pan. I did add salt and pepper to the potato mixture though.
Thanks so much for your comment, Laura! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
I love spicy food addd chopped jalapeños with seeds. We have brunch in bed , and watch a favorite show every Sunday, this adds some structure to our week. The Mimosas don’t hurt either! Thanks in our rotation.
So glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Samson!
Made this this morning 6/29/20. It had good taste, but the eggs had a tough skin over the top and they’re hard to remove from the muffin pan. Next time i think I’ll try scrambling the eggs and pour into the hashbrown nest.
I hope you enjoy the next attempt!
Thank you I made it and it was delicious
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Arlene!
Nice recipe, first time making hash brown cups. I used coarsely shredded russets left from another recipe. In future, I would use finely shredded AND he sure to dry them well before adding to the cheese & butter mixture. All in all a great low maintenance way to make have a large breakfast ready.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Amy!
I’ve made these for years as a necessary camping food..perfect with bacon, (cooked till just crumble able) diced ham is great too..just lightly brown. after cooking the hashbrowns had either meat. Yummy !!
Love your additions, Sue!
If I were to add strips of bacon criss cross like an X under the eggs, when would I put them in? With the hash browns? Or with the egg?
Hi Steph! I’d recommend cooking the bacon first then adding it when you add the eggs. :)
I have made these twice. My family loves them.
I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Sherry!
These are really good have made them several times.
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Marilyn!
Are these made in a regular sized muffin tin? Also, I would prefer to grate my own potatoes. Do I bake them the same time or longer? What do you recommend? Thanks Ginger K.
Hi Ginger! Yes, these are made in a regular-sized muffin tin. And you can follow the recipe as written :)
I’ve made this and it’s so good!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Darla!
I made them 2 times. I didn’t get enough hashbrowns in the bottom both times so really stuff them in the cup. I added green onions and bell pepper for a little more. They are good and a fun change from boring plain eggs.
I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Lee Ann!
Easy and worked the first time!! Husband is raving! The kitchen is not my friend but this could definitely change our relationship!! Thank you!
Ha! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Lisa!
Made these for Easter breakfast today! Delicious! Thanks! Stay safe and well!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Holly!
Kelly,
Thanks for the recipe! It was perfect for a beginner like me. Simple ingredients, easy directions and delicious! Stuck at home life isn’t too bad with great recipes like this! Thanks!!
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Troy!
If frozen how to reheat?
Hi there! I’ve never tried freezing these so unfortunately, I can’t weigh in on the best way to reheat them.
Microwave
Love the idea of hash brown egg baskets. Gonna try them out for our breakfast at church soon.
I hope you enjoy the recipe!
How long do you cook them for the eggs to stay runny?
Hi Ashley – I’d start checking them around the 12-minute mark. Enjoy!
After cooking can you freeze these and pull them out each morning and reheat in a microwave?
Hi Carla! These really are best fresh :)
Hi Kelly,
Love this quick recipe. I used my jumbo muffin pan for more potato. My husband and I top them with homemade corn black bean salsa before we eat them. I made these for camping and they were delicious.
Thank you,
Shelly Bartels
So glad you’re enjoying the recipe, Shelly!
Family loved your cheesy hash browns. Ty so very much.
Woohoo! You are so welcome!
You got it, sweetie – been there, done that, with my husband cutting up my dinner so I could eat it with one hand! These sound delicious-and do-able for dinner, not just breakfast.
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Janet!
This one was a winner with the whole family, even my picky kid liked it. In fact, I’m making them again right now. Thank you!
I’m so thrilled to hear this, Ally!
These are delicious making them again Christmas morning.
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Marilyn!
Can they be made ahead of time? Can they be frozen?
Hi Dawn – These really are best fresh!
Delicious! Added some frozen mixed vegetables and bacon to cups before cracking the egg over them in the hashbrown cups. Came out nicely!
Love your additions, Jessica! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
My company really enjoyed these and they were easy to make. Thank you
I’m so thrilled to hear this, Mary Ann!
I loved it and so did my grandchildren. Do you have any vegetarian recipes. I am not vegan but I’m a vegetarian, so I still use dairy products. Thank you so much.
I made these for a group of hunters for early breakfast. They loved them so much, with bacon strips on the side. So easy to do! I sprinkled a little salt and pepper on top before baking the eggs, then a little shredded cheese as soon as they came out of the oven. It will now be a regular menu item for hunt camp. Also good for on-the -road breakfast for those that had to depart early. Make them the night before and reheat in the oven in the morning, wrap in foil and send off with a cup of hot coffee for the long drive home.
Awesome! Love hearing this, Linda!
easy to do, and you can add what you want! my family loved these
YES!!! I’m so thrilled to hear this, Lori!
I found texas muffin pans (6 giant muffins per pan).
I added a 1/2 tsp of powdered ginger and a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon to the mix. I also found a sausage/bacon mix that I add to it.
I added bacon bits, the family loved it!
YUM! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Carol!
A simple but tasty breakfast with many options! I made this for my crew at my firehouse today. It was a big hit!
Amazing! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tracy!
Thanks for a great recipe. I added salt and pepper because I put seasonings in everything I make. I don’t do cheese if I can so I left that out. Before putting in egg I used mushrooms, onions, sliced turkey and bacon. I made each one a little different to accommodate different eaters.
YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Ciarra!
Five stars for sure from me.
I added cooked sausage to the potato mixture. Also. I filled the muffin tins the night before and refrigerated. Took out early the next morning to come to room temp. I baked and then pushed the potatoes down and up the sides at this point. I took to a monthly brunch and added the egg and cooked there. They were a big hit. Thanks Kelly
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Joanne!
Love them! I make a dozen on Sunday and eat for breakfast every morning on my way out to work. They reheat well and just the shot of protein I need to start my day!
YES! I’m so thrilled you’ve been enjoying the recipe, Jennifer!
Reheating recommendations:??
I really like the idea of making a whole dozen to freeze and reheat; but any ideas how to best reheat?
I tried reheating in a cooler oven (300-325 degrees); but it seemed to dry it out. Maybe, even lower temperatures and
Perhaps thawing the night before?
Hi Sherry – I’ve never tried freezing these so unfortunately, I can’t weigh in on the best way to reheat them. Sorry I can’t be of more help!
Microwave
I split the recipe in half and it was delicious.( I’m only cooking for 1. )
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Dale!
I made these for my 19 yr old son & 15 yr old daughter, who ate them for breakfast during an early morning road trip to San Francisco (we live on the central coast)! THEY LOVED THEM! High protein, gluten free start to their day is a general request so I was thrilled these were a hit!
I used a large muffin tin which makes (6) large egg nests! I pressed hash browns (frozen and defrosted) into muffin tins with bottom of a shot glass. I added (1) circular shaped Turkey Sausage per cup, (2) eggs (larger muffins so it worked) and topped with a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
A new “Go To” for this single mama! Thanx for the recipe!!!
This is what I love to hear, Paige! I’m so thrilled your son and daughter enjoyed the recipe!
Rave reviews a couple of weeks ago when first trying this recipe so I’m making them again for brunch today. I used the larger 6-cup muffin tin so I could fill them a bit more and added a bit of crumbled bacon on top. Delish!!
Love your addition of bacon, Gayle! So thrilled you’re enjoying the recipe!
These look delish! Do they keep well in the frig? Can I bake a dozen for my work week breakfasts so I can nuke and run?
Hi Debbie – These really are best fresh!
Absolutely delicious! Kidos and hubby loved them. Will definitely be making these again. Sincerely, a fellow ravenous nursing mama
I am so thrilled you and your family enjoyed the recipe, Ashley!
Loved this recipe !!! Husband, daughter, son-in-law and grandkids thought they were delicious. Easy and quick to make. Plus, for me – they are gluten free !! Also, impressive appearance, great for a brunch.
YES!! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Suzanne!
Made this for my husband and he LOVED it! Simple and easy to make for an impressive breakfast.
Love hearing this, Helen! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
So easy to make and so fun to eat with your hands! I used dehydrated hash browns and added diced ham in a can. I also added some garlic and onion powder to my potato mixture and garnished with a sprinkle of smoky paprika and dried parsley! Delish! The family really enjoyed this. Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sonia!
Can these be frozen?
Hi Donna! I’ve never tried freezing these so I can’t say with certainty what the results would be when re-warmed. Would love to hear your results if you give it a shot!
I made these for Brunch today and my family loved it! I only had a 6-cup muffin tin, so I used a half bag of hashbrowns and half the butter and cheese and served with sausage links.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Lori!
This recipe worked great. I used frozen hashed brown potatoes but thawed them in the microwave first. They came in a 30 oz bag so guessing what was 20 oz was a challenge. Go more than you think, they mash down well and you definitely want the hash browns up the sides of the cup to hold the egg in. I do not think you need 5 TBsp butter. I think that prevented the potatoes from browning at the bottom. I also added finely chopped onions, finely chopped fresh roasted garlic and canned diced green chilis to the hash brown-cheese mixture which was a good addition. Rather than use a whole egg for each cup I used 10 scrambled eggs (because I did not have a dozen eggs and wanted the eggs to stretch). That ratio worked well. I put a quick broil at the end which made the egg part puff up like a soufflé. When done top with a pinch more cheese right out of the oven to melt, a pinch of salsa and chopped cilantro instead of chives since I already put onion in the mixture. I will add some cooked crumbled bacon next time. I plan to freeze some to see how they thaw and taste for a quick breakfast or snack. I agree with the prep and cook time. Lots of variations potential.
Love your additions, Mark! And I would love to hear your results of freezing and thawing these!
Qué ricura!!!
I am a single gal and wondering if I just made 3-4 if they would last in the fridge for a few days or maybe I should just make 1-2 at a time? Thoughts?
Hi Kimi – These really are best fresh!
Yes constant hunger is a real thing when nursing, and these are a perfect solution. These were delicious to boot! Thanks for a great recipe!
I’m thrilled you enjoyed them, Kristina!
Can you use frozen hasbrowns?
Hi Kim! I’d recommend thawing the hash browns beforehand.
These are amazing, I made them in a pie dish and added chopped onion to the has browns. Very easy and really good! Thank you
I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!
Can they be frozen?
Hi Nancy! I’ve never tried freezing these so I can’t say with certainty what the results would be when re-warmed. Let me know if you give it a shot!
I make these all the time for potluck brunches and they’re always such a hit! So easy but look impressive ;)
YES!!! I’m all about easy but impressive recipes, Laura!