Baked Egg Hashbrown Nests

These adorable nests are crispy on the outside and hold a perfectly baked egg in the center. By mixing white and sweet potatoes, you get a balance of savory starch and subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with salty pancetta.

Baked Egg Hashbrown Nests

These adorable nests are crispy on the outside and hold a perfectly baked egg in the center. By mixing white and sweet potatoes, you get a balance of savory starch and subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with salty pancetta.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Hash: 6oz white potato grated, 2.5oz sweet potato (grated), 1 small red onion (chopped)
• Flavor: 1.75oz pancetta chopped, 1/2 cup grated Cheddar, 2 tbsp olive oil
• Filling: 8 eggs

Equipment

• Muffin tin
• Mixing bowl
• Clean kitchen towel

Method

 

Instructions

1. Squeeze grated potatoes dry in a clean towel. Removing moisture is key for crispiness.
2. Mix potatoes with onion, pancetta, cheese, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Press mixture into 8 holes of a greased muffin tin to form deep nests.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15-20 mins until edges brown.
5. Crack an egg into each nest. Bake 10-15 mins further until whites are set.

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