Bird’s Nest Breakfast Cups
These are small breakfast nests. They use hash browns to hold an egg and cheese.
They are easy to eat on the go. The dish is good for a morning meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 4, 2026Share
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Description
These are small breakfast nests. They use hash browns to hold an egg and cheese.
They are easy to eat on the go. The dish is good for a morning meal.
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Ingredients 9
1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2.5 tablespoons olive oil
0.66666668653488 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
12 eggs
2 tablespoons water
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled - divided
0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
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1
Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease 24 muffin cups.
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Mix the thawed potatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, and 2/3 cup cheese in a bowl. Put the mix in the cups. Press them into nests with a hole in the center.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Wait until the edges are brown. Take them out of the oven.
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Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F.
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Beat the eggs and water together. Put some salt and pepper in. Pour the eggs into each nest. Add bacon and 1 teaspoon of cheese to each one.
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Bake for 13 to 16 minutes until the eggs are firm. Use a knife to slide them out of the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 18g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 204mg
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Sodium 816mg
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Total Carbohydrate 13g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 13g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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