Kickstart your mornings with these irresistible Breakfast Cups, a delightful combination of crispy hash brown nests filled with fluffy eggs, savory bacon, and melty cheddar cheese. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, these grab-and-go breakfast bites are loaded with hearty ingredients like diced bell peppers and a garnish of fresh green onions for a satisfying burst of flavor in every bite. With minimal prep time and just 25 minutes in the oven, this easy breakfast recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or brunch gatherings. Whether you're meal-prepping or serving a crowd, these portable and protein-packed breakfast cups are sure to become a family favorite!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
In a mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Divide the hash brown mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing it down and up the sides with a spoon to form a 'nest.'
Bake the hash brown nests in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden and crisp.
While the nests are baking, cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble into smaller pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Once the hash brown nests are ready, remove them from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Evenly distribute the crumbled bacon, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese into each hash brown nest.
Pour enough whisked egg into each cup to fill it almost to the top.
Bake the breakfast cups for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set.
Remove the breakfast cups from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before gently loosening each cup with a knife and removing from the tin.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious, portable breakfast cups!
Calories |
2515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 177.5 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.7 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1350 mg | 450% | |
| Sodium | 6174 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 107.6 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 1662 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2910 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.