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Mexican-Style Eggs-In-A-Nest

Mexican-Style Eggs-In-A-Nest
Simple and fun individual breakfasts with a Mexican flare. Change them up by adding spices or by replacing the hash browns with thinly sliced ham.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded refrigerated OR defrosted frozen hash brown potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1/2 tsp. Mexican OR taco seasoning
4 EGGS
Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1 HEAT oven to 375°F. COMBINE potatoes and cheese in medium bowl. SPRINKLE with seasoning; toss to mix.
Step 2 DIVIDE mixture evenly among four greased 1-cup ramekins or custard cups; press against bottoms and halfway up sides. PLACE on baking sheet.
Step 3 BAKE in 375°F oven 10 minutes. BREAK AND SLIP an egg into each potato nest. BAKE until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 10 to 15 minutes longer. SPRINKLE with salt and pepper.

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Lighter Option: Recipe can be made with reduced-fat cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

Excellent Source: Protein, Calcium and Choline

Good Source: Vitamin A and Vitamin D

Calories: 220

Total Fat: 14g
    Saturated fat: 8g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1g
    Monounsaturated fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 216mg
Sodium: 281mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin A: 553.1IU
Vitamin D: 47.8IU
Folate: 30.3mcg
Calcium: 235.9mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Choline: 130.2mg

Vitamin C: 3.5mg
Vitamin E: 0.9IU
Trans Fat: 0g
Sugars: 0g
Potassium: 217.9mg
Magnesium: 18.6mg
Selenium: 19.4mcg
Phosphorus: 263.6mg
Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg
Vitamin K: 0.9mcg
Vitamin B6: 0.1mg
Copper: 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 - Thiamin: 0.1mg
Manganese: 0.1mg
Zinc: 1.6mg
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin: 0.3mg
Vitamin B3 - Niacin: 3.7mg
Omega 3: 0.2g
Omega 6: 1g

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