Hashbrown Egg Cups

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Hash Brown Egg Cups are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast, bridal & baby showers, or freeze them for grab and go breakfast muffins. Packed with ham and cheese they are kid favorites! Gluten-free.

This hash brown egg cups recipe is one of our best breakfast or brunch ideas. The ham and cheese combo creates a delicious flavor that everyone will rave about!

Quick to make and easy to eat without silverware, these hash brown breakfast cups are perfect for any occasion. Whether hosting a kid party or an adult gathering, egg muffin cups will be a huge hit.

If you love this recipe, you have to try our Sweet Potato Egg Cups – they are just as delicious! These two recipes will have you set for your next event or weekend breakfast.

Hash brown egg breakfast cups are extremely versatile. This version keeps the ingredients simple and prep time quick. However, you can add any other ingredients to customize to your liking. We have included some tasty variations below!

Table of Contents

Ingredients

8 large eggs
1 cup ham, chopped
1 cup frozen hash browns
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
dash hot sauce, optional

KITCHEN TIP: This recipe feeds up to 6 people. Double or triple the ingredients to feed a larger group.

How To Make

Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Then, spray the muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.

Whisk the ingredients

In the mixing bowl add the eggs and whisk. Next, add the dry mustard, salt, and pepper, blending until combined.

Add the ham, hash browns, cheese, milk, and sour cream to the bowl with the eggs. Whisk until combined then carefully pour into the muffin tin.

Bake

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until eggs are set. Serve with a little sour cream and cheese on top if desired.

Variations

There are so many tasty ingredient swaps that can be made, we have lost count. Here are a few to try to find your favorite.

Bacon Egg Cups

Swap the ham for bacon or crumble bacon bits on the top of each egg cup. Choose pork or turkey bacon for this variation.

Veggie Egg Cups

Toss any vegetable into the mix such as tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, onion, broccoli and/or cauliflower to boost the nutrition.

Cheese Egg Cups

Use feta, pepper jack, mozzarella or gruyere in place of the cheddar cheese to change the flavor.

FAQs

How to store and reheat hash brown egg cups?

You can store these egg cups in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store in an air tight container in the fridge or freeze just like you would a batch of muffins. Learn How To Freeze Muffins. To reheat, wrap in a damp paper towel and heat in the microwave in 15 second intervals until warm.

Can I turn this recipe into a breakfast casserole?

Yes – a great option if feeding a crowd. Follow the step-by-step instructions then pour into a casserole dish or pie pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes then serve.

How to serve hash brown egg muffins?

You can serve on a plate topped with cheese, sour cream or hot sauce. Bake in muffin liners to make displaying and serving this recipe at an event even easier.

Other Easy Breakfast Ideas

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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