EGGS IN A BASKET

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These are really good with just a touch of spice to them. The hash brown potatoes are nice and crisp and filled with a tasteful egg and cheese mixture with lots of tomatoes. Original recipe from my Southern Cooking book and altered to suit our taste.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6 baskets

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and as much moisture removed as possible
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs
salt & fresh ground pepper
5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, drained
shredded cheddar cheese
chopped green onion (optional)
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix the hash brown potatoes, 1/4 cup vegetable oil,the beaten egg, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Spray the muffin tins with cookng spray oil.
  • Using a large 6 serving muffin tin, spoon about 1/2 cup into the bottom and pressing up the sides of each.
  • Be sure the surface of each tin is covered well.
  • Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and add a little shredded cheddar cheese to the bottom of each tin.
  • While the baskets are cooking, melt 1 tbls. of butter in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Whisk together the eggs, half & half and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the drained Rotel and crumbled bacon.
  • Cook the eggs in the melted butter until set.
  • Spoon cooked egg mixture evenly into each tin.
  • Top with more shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Return to the oven just until the cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve warm topped with chopped green onion if using.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 231.3, Sodium 472.2, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 12.8

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