Hash Brown Quiche Cups

Here’s a delicious recipe for Hash Brown Quiche Cups that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your choice)
• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup milk (or cream for a richer taste)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled (optional)
• ½ cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers, spinach, or onions)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Prepare Hash Brown Crust:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, olive oil (or butter), salt, and pepper.
   • Divide the hash browns evenly into the muffin tin cups, pressing them into the bottom and up the sides to form a “nest.”
   • Bake the hash brown cups for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
3. Make the Egg Mixture:
   • While the hash browns are baking, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
   • Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked bacon or sausage, and diced vegetables.
4. Fill the Hash Brown Cups:
   • Once the hash brown nests are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven.
   • Carefully pour the egg mixture into each hash brown cup, filling them about 3/4 of the way.
5. Bake:
   • Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the quiche cups for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Let the quiche cups cool slightly in the tin before gently removing them.
   • Serve warm and enjoy!

You can customize the fillings with different vegetables, meats, or cheeses to suit your taste.