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Crispy Hash Brown Egg Nests

Golden baked hash brown nests filled with perfectly cooked eggs for a crispy, savory breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 nests
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Nests
  • 4 cups shredded hash browns thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
Egg Filling
  • 6 eggs large

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen towel
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Mix hash browns with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Press potato mixture into muffin cups to form nests.
  4. Bake nests for 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Sprinkle cheese into each nest and crack one egg inside.
  6. Bake an additional 12–15 minutes until eggs are set.
  7. Cool slightly, garnish, and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust egg baking time depending on preferred yolk doneness.