Hash Browns Nests Recipe

Crispy hash brown nests filled with savory sausage, cheesy eggs, and vibrant veggies! A fun and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe that's perfect for a weekend treat or a satisfying weeknight meal. Customize it with your favorite sausage, bacon, or ham – the possibilities are endless! Easy to make and even easier to devour.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 535.1 kcal

Protein 41g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hash Browns Nests

2 cups shredded hash browns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion (for hash browns) + 1/4 cup chopped onion (for sausage)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for hash browns) + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for eggs)
2 tablespoons melted butter
Onions
Smoked Link Sausage
Red Peppers
4 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
Scallion
Cheddar Cheese

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How to Make Hash Browns Nests

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 4-cup regular-size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded hash browns, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Divide the hash brown mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing firmly up the sides to form nests.
Bake for 25 minutes.
While the hash browns bake, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped smoked sausage (or your preferred sausage, ham, or bacon), 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Stir the cooked sausage mixture into the egg mixture.
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Pour the egg mixture into the hash brown nests.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the hash browns are golden brown.
Let cool slightly before running a thin knife around the edges of each nest. Gently remove from the muffin tin using a rubber spatula.