LOADED PULLED PORK CUPS

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Potato nests are simple to make and surprisingly handy for pulled pork, cheese, sour cream and other toppings. Make, bake and collect the compliments. -Melissa Sperka, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 large egg whites, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (16 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded pork
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Minced chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, Parmesan cheese, egg whites and seasonings until blended. Divide potato mixture among 18 well-greased muffin cups; press on the bottoms and up the sides to form cups., Bake until edges are dark golden brown, 22-25 minutes. Carefully run a knife around sides of each cup. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to a serving platter. Meanwhile, heat pulled pork according to package directions., Sprinkle cheese into cups. Top with pork, sour cream and bacon; sprinkle with chives. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 439mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.