Best Cheese Filled Birds Nests Recipes

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BIRD'S NEST BREAKFAST CUPS



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I got the basics of this recipe from a friend of mine and thought it was a great idea since these little nests can be made ahead, which I love. They are delicious, easy to make, and can be customized to your own tastes. I not only use the recipe as a delicious grab-and-go breakfast, but serve it to guests nestled into some lovely cheese grits, alongside fresh fruits and French toast made on a panini press. Oh, and don't forget the mimosas!

Provided by EPHESIS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
12 eggs
2 tablespoons water
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled - divided
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups.
  • Mix hash brown potatoes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese in a bowl. Divide mixture between prepared muffin cups and use your fingers to shape potato mixture into nests with hollows in the middle.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hash browns are browned on the edges and cheese has melted, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove hash brown nests.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs and water in a bowl until thoroughly combined; season with salt and black pepper. Pour equal amount of egg mixture into each nest; sprinkle with bacon crumbles and 1 teaspoon Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the oven until eggs are set, 13 to 16 minutes. Let cool in pans and remove by sliding a knife between potato crust and muffin cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 203.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 815.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BIRD NESTS



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This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. -Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
24 yellow chicks Peeps candy
1 package (12 ounces) M&M's eggs or other egg-shaped candy

Steps:

  • In a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chips for decorations; keep warm., Add pretzel sticks to remaining chips; stir to coat evenly. Drop mixture into 24 mounds on waxed paper; shape into bird nests using 2 forks., Dip bottoms of Peeps in reserved chips; place in nests. Attach eggs with remaining chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BIRD'S NESTS III



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The kids can help fill the nests.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups chow mein noodles
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
30 small jellybeans

Steps:

  • Line a cookie sheet with foil and grease with spray-on cooking oil.
  • Pour noodles into a large bowl. Melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Pour marshmallow mixture over noodles, stirring until well coated.
  • Rub some butter on hands and form noodle mixture into six round balls. Place balls on prepared cookie sheet. With the back of a teaspoon, press the center of each ball to make a hollow indentation.
  • Let nests set until they are firm. Fill each with small jelly beans. (Other small candies of your choice may be substituted, such as M & M's, small gumdrops, chocolate covered raisins, chocolate covered peanuts, etc.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 18 g

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