Golden crispy potato nests filled with eggs, cheese, and scallions for a delightful start to your day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 3 cups shredded russet potatoes (approximately 2 large potatoes), rinsed and well-drained
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
→ Filling
05 - 6 large eggs
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup chopped scallions or chives
08 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
→ Garnish
09 - Extra chopped chives
10 - Hot sauce
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded potatoes, salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Press approximately 1/4 cup of the potato mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup to form nests.
04 - Bake the nests for 15 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
05 - Remove muffin tin from oven; sprinkle a portion of shredded cheese and chopped scallions or chives into each nest.
06 - Crack one egg into each nest. Sprinkle paprika (if using), remaining cheese, and scallions or chives over the eggs.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until eggs reach desired doneness.
08 - Allow nests to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before gently loosening with a butter knife and removing from the tin. Serve warm, garnished with extra chives and hot sauce if desired.
