Ingredients for - Hash Brown Nests with Portobellos and Eggs

1. 2 tablespoons butter
2. 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
3. 1/4 cup chopped shallots
4. 1 garlic clove, minced
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
7. Dash cayenne pepper
8. 2 tablespoons sour cream
9. 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
10. 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 1 pound), thawed
11. 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
12. 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
13. 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

How to cook deliciously - Hash Brown Nests with Portobellos and Eggs

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms and shallots until tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and basil.

2 . Stage

Press about 1/4 cup potatoes onto bottom and up sides of each of 12 greased muffin cups. Fill each with about 2 tablespoons beaten egg. Top with mushroom mixture, cheese and bacon.

3 . Stage

Bake until eggs are set, 15-18 minutes.