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Egg and Crispy Potato Nests

Hash browns, all golden and crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside, served alongside a perfectly cooked egg makes for brunch-time excellence.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 6 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. Peel the potato and grate it on the large holes of a box grater.
  2. Place the grated potato on a kitchen towel or paper towel, wrap it up, and squeeze out all the water. Make sure the potatoes are very dry.
  3. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of the grated potatoes to the pan, adding as many as will fit, and make a hole in the center of each.
  5. Cook for 3 minutes, flip, then crack an egg into each potato nest and cook an additional 3 minutes, until the potatoes and eggs are cooked and set.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.