Hash Brown Egg Nest Recipe Print

by Andrea Holwegner | Jan 7, 2017

Hash Brown Egg Nest Recipe 

This recipe comes courtesy of Andrea’s friend Lisa Gokstorp, and makes an amazing addition to a weekend brunch. Especially when served with fresh fruit, and toast or scones. Amazing with sliced avocado as well.

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 oz of deli ham, diced
• 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon of chives, chopped

Directions:

1. Mix hash browns, salt, pepper, olive oil and 1 cup Cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl
2. Grease a muffin pan and divide hash brown mixture. Use your fingers to pack them tightly and shape them into nests – push them down firmly
3. Bake at 425 degrees F or until the edges have browned and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes
4. Beat the eggs, ham, and chives together, and pour equal amounts into each nest,season with salt and pepper to taste
5. Bake at 350 degrees F until the egg mixture sets, about 13 to 16 minutes
6. Let it cool, gently slide a knife along the edges and lift out of the pan

Per Serving:

• Calories: 203
• Protein: 13g
• Carbohydrate: 10g
• Fat: 12g
• Fibre: 1g