Weekend Breakfast

There’s something very special about weekend breakfasts. Since the work week is over, you’ve slept a little later and can linger a little longer over breakfast.

Because there’s more time on weekend mornings to prepare a fancier breakfast, these special scrambled egg cups are just the ticket. You’ve got all the elements of a diner-style breakfast but all in one package. They are easy to prepare and there’s nothing very involved in the preparations. If you can make scrambled eggs, you’ve got this!

Eggs Dressed Up Or Down

The filling for these nests is scrambled eggs.

You can dress them up or down depending on what extras you have on hand. The basic add-in here is bacon. Bacon can be prepped in advance so all that’s necessary is  dicing it when the time comes to prepare these egg nests.

You can easily substitute cooked and crumbled sausage for the bacon. The choice is, of course, up to you and what you have on hand.

The other basic add-in is shredded cheese. Here, you can use any variety of cheese you like–and have on hand. You can also combine cheeses. What I did here was use a Mexican blend and added in some finely dice jalapeño for a little zip.

My other “secrets” to creamy scrambled eggs is cooking them over medium-low heat and putting some cream in them.

These are nice with my orange breakfast rolls.

The Potatoes

The best choice here is to use prepared refrigerated hashbrowns. Just a reminder that it’s the shredded kind–not the patties.

The refrigerated potatoes are the easiest choice because they’re ready-to-use and are dry enough to use right out of the package.

If all you have are frozen shredded potatoes, take them out of the freezer the night before so they are completely defrosted by the time you make these egg nests. Remember to dry them well by either using several layers of paper towels or squeezing them in a clean tea (dish) towel.

The last option is to make your own. That does involve some work and if you completely prep them ahead, they will discolor so keep that in mind. However, the discoloration isn’t spoilage at all and there is no “off” taste.

The Recipe

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Hashbrown Egg Nests

Perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creative ways with hash browns, fancy egg recipes, weekend breakfast

Servings: 6

Calories: 309kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

• 20 oz refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup cream see NOTES
• 1/4 cup milk see NOTES
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbs butter
• 6 slices cooked bacon crumbles
• 1 jalapeño diced, optional
• 1 cup shredded cheese

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Spray a standard 12 muffin tin with non-stick spray.
• Divide the potatoes up between the cups in the pan. Press into the bottom and up the sides. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• While the potatoes are baking, whisk the eggs, cream, milk and salt in a large bowl.
• Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and pour in the eggs. Stir until eggs are set and no liquid egg remains. Add the bacon, jalapeño and 3/4 cup of the cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
• Divide the egg evenly between the cups. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

1/2 cup milk may be substituted for the cream/milk combination

Crumbled cooked sausage may be substituted for the bacon

Any shredded cheese may be used. I used Mexican blend because of the jalapeños

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 573mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 669IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg

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Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowls–A quick, tasty and easy breakfast

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Let Jimmy Dean’s Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowls make your breakfasts easy, delicious and fun!

For years, nutrition experts have been pounding into the public the importance of eating breakfast. But the with the hurry-up lives we lead today, sometimes this can be difficult.

Jimmy Dean has come to the rescue! No excuse not to eat breakfast now!

I particularly like the Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s breakfast bowls because they are so versatile. You can just microwave them and in less than 5 minutes, voila! A delicious breakfast!

Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowl

I’m widowed and live alone. I’m also busy with my home business, so I really take advantage of products that save me time that I don’t have to prepare them. I often make myself one of the breakfast burritos. I lost count how many times I’m sitting at the computer working, typing with one hand and a Jimmy Dean filled burrito in the other hand!

But here comes the versatility of these Breakfast Bowls–you can create other fun ways to use them to make breakfast or brunch a little more interesting!

If you’re running late, make a grab-and-go breakfast burrito. Just heat a Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowl and roll it up in a flour tortilla!

Grab-And-Go with a Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl Burrito

Kids of all ages will go for this!

Delicious Breakfast Boats

Jimmy Dean Breakfasts Available at Walmart

Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowl Boats

• 1 box Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast bowl
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tbs water
• 2 green onions, sliced & divided
• 2 steak, club or hoagie rolls

Puncture film on Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowl . Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.  Let stand 2 minutes. Remove film.


In a small bowl, beat the egg, evaporated milk and water. Add 1/2 of the green onion and the contents of the Breakfast Bowl.  Stir until combined.


Slit the top of each roll leaving about 1/2-inch on each end uncut.  Remove inside bread making the roll a shell. Break up the removed bread into small pieces.  Add to the Breakfast Bowl mixture.


Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.


Divide the Breakfast Bowl mixture between the 2 rolls.  Place on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes or until filling is just set.


Place on a baking sheet and bake 5-10 minutes to crisp the roll.  Garnish with remaining green onion.


Serves 2

Jimmy Dean Meat Lover’s Breakfast Bowl Boats

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