Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bacon
- 2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until it's crispy.
- Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease.
- Crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces and set it aside.
Prepare the Muffin Tin:
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
Make the Hash Brown Base:
- In a bowl, combine the thawed hash browns with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Press a heaping tablespoon of the hash brown mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, forming a mini crust.
Bake the Hash Brown Crust:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the hash brown crusts for about 10-12 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown.
Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- While the crusts are baking, whisk together the eggs and milk in a separate bowl.
- Season the egg mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Assemble the Omelet Cups:
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven.
- Divide the crumbled bacon evenly among the hash brown crusts.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bacon, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each omelet cup.
Bake the Omelet Cups:
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for another 15-18 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the tops are slightly golden.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the omelet cups to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes.
- Use a butter knife or a small spatula to gently loosen the edges of the omelet cups, and then lift them out of the muffin tin.
Garnish and Enjoy:
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, if desired.
- Serve your hash brown and bacon omelet cups warm.
These omelet cups are not only delicious but also versatile. You can customize them with your favorite omelet ingredients, such as diced bell peppers, onions, spinach, or different types of cheese. Enjoy your flavorful breakfast or brunch treat!