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Crispy hash brown egg cups filled with baked eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, red bell pepper, and spinach on a white plate.

Hash Brown Egg Cups

Crispy hash brown shells filled with fluffy eggs, smoky bacon, colorful peppers, spinach, and melty cheese. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded hash browns thawed and dried
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • Pinch black pepper divided
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin For baking the hash brown cups
  • Nonstick cooking spray To grease the muffin tin
  • 2 Mixing Bowls One small and one medium
  • 1 Whisk or fork For beating the eggs
  • measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurements
  • 1 knife and cutting board For chopping vegetables and bacon
  • Paper towels To dry the hash browns
  • 1 Butter knife or spatula For loosening and removing baked egg cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and coat a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine hash browns with melted butter, half the salt, and pepper. Press into muffin cups and bake 10-15 mins until golden.
  3. Layer bacon, peppers, spinach, and half the cheese into shells.
  4. Beat eggs with milk, remaining salt and pepper, and pour into cups. Top with remaining cheese.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 13-15 mins until firm. Let cool slightly and remove from tin.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 332mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Dry the hash browns thoroughly to ensure crispiness.
Press the potato mixture securely into the tin to maintain structure during baking.
Avoid overfilling with eggs to prevent spills.
Get creative with extras like mushrooms, onions, or different herbs.
Experiment with variations such as turkey sausage with feta or vegetarian options with extra veggies.
Serve warm or store in fridge/freezer as needed.
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