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Skip the frozen foods aisle the next time you're at the grocery store and try these savory eggs in a nest instead. Perfect for the whole family! ohsweetbasil.com
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Eggs in a Nest

Skip the frozen foods aisle the next time you're at the grocery store and try these savory eggs in a nest instead. Perfect breakfast for the whole family!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: 100 Family Favorite Easy Healthy Recipes
Keyword: breakfast, eggs, healthy
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • Nonstick Olive Oil Spray
  • 4 Cups Frozen Shredded Potatoes defrosted
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 3 Large Egg Whites
  • 1/4 Cup Fat Free Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/3 Cup Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/3 Cup Tomatoes chopped
  • 1/3 Cup Lean Ground Turkey Sausage cooked, crumbled and patted to remove excess oil
  • Spinach optional
  • Mushroom optional
  • 1/3 Cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Pair each serving with:

  • 8- Ounce Glass of Milk
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 12-well muffin tin with nonstick olive oil spray liberally.
    Nonstick Olive Oil Spray
  • Press a scoop of shredded potatoes into each muffin tin, pressing up and around the edges to create a “nest”.
    4 Cups Frozen Shredded Potatoes
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and using a spoon, gently press any fallen potatoes back up against the sides of each muffin hole.
  • Turn the oven heat down to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, add eggs, egg whites, 1/4 cup milk, salt and pepper.
    3 Large Eggs, 3 Large Egg Whites, 1/4 Cup Fat Free Milk, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • Whisk to combine and allow to sit in the fridge while preparing green pepper, tomatoes or any additional vegetables desired, to allow the eggs to break down a little, and become fluffier.
    1/3 Cup Green Bell Pepper, 1/3 Cup Tomatoes
  • Stir cooked meat and vegetables into the bowl with egg mixture and pour equally between all “nests.”
    Spinach, 1/3 Cup Lean Ground Turkey Sausage, Mushroom
  • Sprinkle a pinch of cheese over each nest.
    1/3 Cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until egg is set.
  • Remove from oven and serve with remaining 8-ounce glass of milk. Enjoy!
    8- Ounce Glass of Milk

Notes

Nests can also be stored in airtight bags in fridge once cool for 3-4 days, and be reheated for breakfasts on-the -go, paired with an 8-ounce glass of milk

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg