Hash Brown and Bacon Omelet Cups

Rita Torp

Updated on May 10, 2024

Ingredients

cooking spray
3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Mexican-style four-cheese blend
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and chopped
chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 12 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray.
Wrap hash browns in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible. Stir together hash browns, melted butter, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Press about 1/4 cup of the hash brown mixture into bottom and up the sides of each prepared muffin cup.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together cheese, eggs, bell pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using) in a bowl.
Remove muffin tin from the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Top hash browns with half of the bacon. Top with egg mixture and remaining bacon. Bake until a knife inserted into centers comes out clean, 13 to 15 minutes. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311	Calories
22g	Fat
17g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	29%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 561mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g	22%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 287mg	6%

* 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.