Description

Enjoy these delicious Eggs in Crispy Hash Brown Baskets, a perfect breakfast or brunch dish featuring golden, crispy potato baskets filled with perfectly baked eggs. Flavored with cheese and fresh herbs, these easy-to-make hash brown cups are baked to perfection and served with optional sour cream and hot sauce for extra zest.

Ingredients

Scale

Hash Brown Basket Ingredients

2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for greasing the muffin tin)

Eggs and Garnishes

4 large eggs
Fresh herbs (parsley or chives), for garnish
Sour cream, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving

Instructions

Prep the potatoes: Peel and grate the russet potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated potatoes into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible to ensure the baskets crisp up well during baking.
Grease your muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously grease a muffin tin with olive oil or melted butter to prevent sticking and help crisp the hash brown baskets evenly.
Mix the hash brown ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes with salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Stir well to evenly distribute the cheese and seasoning throughout the potato mixture.
Form the baskets: Take a handful of the potato mixture and firmly press it into each muffin cup, forming a basket shape about 1/4 inch thick around the edges. Compact the mixture well so the baskets hold their shape when baked.
Bake the baskets: Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the hash brown baskets are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Add the eggs: Carefully remove the tin from the oven and gently crack one large egg into the center of each hash brown basket without breaking the yolk.
Bake again: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny. If a firmer yolk is desired, extend baking time by a few more minutes.
Serve and garnish: Let the baskets cool for a couple of minutes, then carefully loosen them with a fork or spoon. Garnish with fresh herbs, sour cream, or hot sauce as preferred and serve warm.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes to achieve crispy baskets.
Use a cheese variety that melts well, such as cheddar or mozzarella, for best results.
Adjust baking time to your preferred egg yolk doneness.
You can prepare the hash brown baskets ahead of time and bake the eggs just before serving.
Fresh herbs like parsley or chives add a nice bright flavor as a garnish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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