Description
These Hash Brown Egg Cups are a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch option, featuring crispy shredded potato cups filled with fluffy eggs, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a satisfying combination of textures and flavors that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Cups
- 2 cups shredded potatoes (about 2 medium starchy potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Egg Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for crisping the hash brown cups perfectly.
- Prepare Potatoes: Rinse the shredded potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain thoroughly and pat dry to prevent sogginess.
- Form Hash Brown Cups: Mix the shredded potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Divide the mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing firmly to shape and compact the potatoes into a crust.
- Bake Hash Brown Cups: Bake the potato cups in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: While the cups bake, whisk together eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Fill Cups with Egg Mixture: Carefully remove the baked potato cups from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen. Fill each cup with the egg mixture.
- Bake Egg Cups: Return the filled cups back to the oven and bake until the eggs are set and cooked through, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Let the egg cups cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Garnish with additional green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for a crispier hash brown texture.
- Patting potatoes dry is crucial to avoid soggy cups.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with any preferred cheese variety.
- These cups can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Adding diced cooked bacon or ham can elevate the flavor if desired.
