Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Potatoes Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups 4.2 (164) 133 Reviews 63 Photos I got the basics of this recipe from a friend of mine and thought it was a great idea since these little nests can be made ahead, which I love. They are delicious, easy to make, and can be customized to your own tastes. I not only use the recipe as a delicious grab-and-go breakfast, but serve it to guests nestled into some lovely cheese grits, alongside fresh fruits and French toast made on a panini press. Oh, and don't forget the mimosas! Recipe by EPHESIS Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 63 63 63 63 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 24 breakfast cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 2 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil ⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 12 eggs 2 tablespoons water 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled - divided ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups. Mix hash brown potatoes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Divide mixture between prepared muffin cups and use your fingers to shape potato mixture into nests with hollows in the middle. Bake in the preheated oven until hash browns are browned on the edges and cheese has melted, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove hash brown nests. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk eggs and water in a bowl until thoroughly combined; season with salt and black pepper. Pour equal amount of egg mixture into each nest; sprinkle with bacon crumbles and 1 teaspoon Cheddar cheese. Bake in the oven until eggs are set, 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool in pans and remove by sliding a knife between potato crust and muffin cup. Cook's Notes: You can also experiment with ham, sausage, and veggies to make them your own. I also use chicken-Asiago sausage. Excellent quick breakfast for the weekdays. Very nutritious for toddlers who enjoy finger foods. I partially freeze 2 nests, slip them inside a small vacuum bag for saving foods, and seal them. When I get to work, I just pop them in the microwave. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 232 Calories 18g Fat 13g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 232 % Daily Value * Total Fat 18g 24% Saturated Fat 7g 33% Cholesterol 204mg 68% Sodium 816mg 35% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 0g Protein 13g Vitamin C 7mg 33% Calcium 96mg 7% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 446mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved