What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Front-Runner Favs: Nested Scrambled Eggs! Tired of the same old breakfast all week long? This grab-and-go option can be yours by investing a little effort on the weekend. Believe me, it’s worth it. By creating a “nest” of cheesy hash browns, the outer edge satisfies the salty crunch before your teeth sink into a creamy middle of scrambled eggs and veggies. The size of a muffin makes it a guilt-free pleasure. Try some. There’s actually a lot to crow about.
NESTED SCRAMBLED EGGS
Ingredients:
20-ounce package refrigerated hash brown potatoes
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-2 tablespoons bacon drippings
7 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/2 bell green pepper, diced
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, divided
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tomato, diced
Fresh basil
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°. Combine hash brown potatoes, seasoned salt, black pepper, olive oil, and cheddar cheese. Mix well. Divide mixture between the 12 cups in a prepared muffin tin. Press potato mixture into sides and bottom of each cup leaving the center hollow. Bake 15-20 minutes until hashbrowns are golden and crispy. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside. Remove “nests” from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add bacon drippings. Sauté mushrooms, green pepper, and sweet onion. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add egg mixture, stirring constantly, until eggs are set. This will take about 4 minutes. Turn off heat. Fold in 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Fill “nests” with egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese, bacon crumbles, and diced tomatoes. Bake 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
This sounds like a great brunch option. I’ll have to remember it. I made a Tequila-lime marinade for turkey tips last night. It was really good. My wife said to hold onto that recipe.
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It sounds delicious. 🍃🍈
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Oh yum, great for any meal of the day.
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I often have something like this for lunch. It works. 😋🌿
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With some toasted walnut bread, I would have for dinner.
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Mmmm. Sounds like they were made for each other. Don’t forget the French sea salt butter. 😜🍃😋
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A clever, beautiful and innovative way to serve old time favourite.
Thank you, Gail,
Joanna
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I recently discovered a great source of free-range eggs, so I’m in Heaven. 🌟✨💫
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We have here deep brown organic eggs with yolks so deep yellow that is orange in colour.
They are Clarence Court Burford Browns and I love them.
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I looove those. Aren’t they divine? 😍🍃🥚
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I can see these lined up on a brunch buffet calling out to everyone who passes – “Pick me! You’ll be happy!”
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For sure! And come back for seconds! 😜🍃👏
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Could the nest be frozen if not needed at one time.
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Yes. Just thaw in the refrigerator. 🤔🌿
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This looks great and something to whip up quickly ☺️😋
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Planning ahead makes it hassle-free, that’s for sure. I like to enjoy gatherings rather that be stuck in the kitchen. 😜
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The chef has to enjoy the meal too 😁😜
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Right?! 🤣
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😄😄😄
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Such a tasty way to start the day! 🙂
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It works. 🤔🍃🥚
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Looks so inviting! 😋😋🙏
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The portion size is just enough. 😍🍃
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This breakfast artwork. Such amazing ingredients.
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In my world, if it looks good….it tastes good. Right? 😜🍃
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Fully agree!!
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It looks a lot better, than what I stir up every morning. :-)) Michael
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Just so we’re clear…. this is not an everyday occurrence. 😜
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What a pity! 😉 But its definitely wonderful for a positive beginning of the day. xx
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