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Hash Brown Breakfast Cups

Start your day off right with these delightful Hash Brown Breakfast Cups, filled with fluffy eggs, savory bacon, and melted cheese, all baked in a crispy hash brown base.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon or sausage
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers or onions (optional)
  • Nonstick spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine the thawed hash browns with melted butter, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  3. Grab a muffin tin and spray it generously with nonstick spray.
  4. Press the hash brown mixture into each muffin cup, forming a cup shape that goes up the sides.
  5. Pop the muffin tin into the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a separate bowl.
  7. Fold in the cooked bacon or sausage, shredded cheese, and any diced veggies.
  8. Pour the egg mixture into the baked hash brown cups until full.
  9. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the egg is set and lightly golden.
  10. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

These breakfast cups can be customized with different meats and vegetables or made dairy-free using alternatives.

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