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crispy hashbrown nests with bacon, spinach and eggs

Baked Hash-Brown Nests with Spinach, Bacon & Eggs

Looking for an easy & fun recipe to wow your brunch guests? These Baked Hash-Brown Nests with Spinach, Bacon & Eggs are perfect!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz. russet potatoes shredded (or bagged hashbrowns)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 eggs
  • 4 slices bacon cooked & diced
  • 1 c steamed spinach
  • 1/4 c chives thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 450F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the russet potatoes (or bagged hashbrowns), 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and salt + pepper. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking oil. Divide the hashbrown mixture evenly the muffin cups. Pack them tightlywith your fingers and shape them into nests or press down with a small measuring cup.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges have browned. Remove nests from oven and reduce temperature to 350F
  • Crack a egg into each hashbrown nest. At this point, add in bacon and spinach (or other toppings). Top with a sprinkle of cheese and diced bacon. Bake at 350F until the egg whites set, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool for a few minutes before removing from pan. Garnish with chives to serve!
Keyword bacon, bleu cheese, cheddar, hashbrown, potatoes, spinach