Eggs in a Basket

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Super easy and fun to make.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
38 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 3 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and grated

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 eggs

  • ¾ cup shredded provolone cheese

  • 6 slices prosciutto

  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.

  2. Mix potatoes, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

  3. Divide potato mixture among muffin cups. Press to create a thin crust over the bottom and up the sides of each cup.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are a light golden brown and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Crack an egg gently into each cup. Continue cooking until egg whites are set and yolk is runny, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven; cover eggs with provolone cheese.

  5. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

  6. Toss prosciutto with maple syrup and pepper in a small bowl. Spread out on a small baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

  7. Place muffin tin and baking sheet under the preheated broiler. Broil until cheese is melted and prosciutto is crisp, about 1 minute.

  8. Transfer egg baskets to a serving plate. Chop prosciutto and sprinkle on top.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute 3 cups shredded hash browns for the potatoes if desired. If using frozen, make sure they are thawed. Use a piece of cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel to remove and squeeze out the moisture.

Substitute the breakfast meat of your choice for the prosciutto. Substitute Cheddar cheese for the provolone cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
22g Fat
35g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 625mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 177mg 14%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 873mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.