Bird's Nest Breakfast Cups

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash brown potatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, and 2/3 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Divide the potato mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Using your fingers, press the mixture to create nests with hollows in the center. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 18 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the hash browns are golden brown around the edges and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven. (18 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Pour the egg mixture evenly into each of the potato nests. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and remaining 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese over the top. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 16 mins Bake in the oven for 13 to 16 minutes, or until the eggs are set. (16 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the breakfast cups cool slightly in the muffin pans before carefully removing them by sliding a knife between the potato crust and the muffin cup. (10 minutes)