HASH BROWN EGG NESTS

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Provided by terry anne

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (5.2 oz) hash brown potatoes ,mixed as per instructions. (or ready made frozen)
1/4 c crumbled bacon or ham
6 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 6 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Make potatoes as directed on box, crumble into medium bowl.
3. Stir in crumbled bacon into potato mixture.
4. Divide mixture evenly among muffin tins
5. Bake about 15 minutes or until starting to turn golden brown on edges.
6. Remove from oven, and Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
7. Crack 1 egg over each muffin cup.
8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (can use cayenne pepper instead of regular).
9. Bake at 350°F about 18-20 minutes or until egg whites and yolks are firm, not runny.
10. Cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups. You can serve or package these up and pop them in the freezer.....just microwave to reheat.