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Vegetarian Brunch Sweet Potato Egg Nests

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A fun and delicious make-ahead recipe, Brunch Sweet Potato Hashbrown Egg Nests are great for breakfast or a quick snack. Plus more make-ahead vegetarian brunch recipe ideas, perfect for your next gathering or potluck!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword breakfast, brunch, make-ahead
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 egg nests
Calories 154

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed clean
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing the muffin tin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
  • 12 large eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bake the russet and sweet potatoes until they’re cooked through but not quite tender, about 20 minutes. The goal is just to pre-bake them a bit, so they should still be pretty firm.
  • Let the potatoes cool enough to handle, then peel and grate, using the largest grating size.
  • In a large bowl, toss the grated potatoes, olive oil, and salt.
  • Grease the muffin tin with olive oil.
  • Add the grated potato mixture to a 12-cup muffin pan, 1/3 cup at a time. The mixture will shrink significantly when baked, so it’s okay if there’s a lot of mixture in each cup. If you end up with extra potato mixture, feel free to use it to make additional egg cups.
  • Use your fingers to lightly press the center of each cup so the potatoes spill over the top a bit.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees, then bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Keep on eye on them so the ends of the potato shreds don’t burn.
  • Remove from the oven, let the nests cool a bit, then crack one egg into each cup and sprinkle with additional kosher salt to taste.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, depending on how cooked you like your eggs. Let cool slightly, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 (of 12) | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5582IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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