Egg In The Nest Recipe
Your choice of bread grilled with an egg in the middle, served with a side of hash browns
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Ingredients
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For the Egg in the Nest
For the Hash Browns
Method
For the Egg in the Nest
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Grill the Bread
In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the slices of bread in the skillet.
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Add the Egg
Crack an egg into each hole of the bread. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Serve
Remove from skillet and serve immediately. You can top with additional seasoning if desired.
For the Hash Browns
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Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor. Rinse the grated potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
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Chop the Onion
Finely chop the onion.
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Cook the Hash Browns
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the grated potatoes and chopped onion, spreading them evenly in the pan. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Crisp the Hash Browns
Cook for about 5-7 minutes without stirring until the bottom is golden brown. Then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden on the other side.
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