Hash Brown Quiche Cups

Ingredients

Makes 8 cups

1 large egg

2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Pepper, Basil & Cumin to taste

Filling:

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

1/3 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup diced veggies (tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, jalapeños)

2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (OR CHICKEN breakfast SAUSAGE…

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Grease 8 muffin cups. In a bowl, whisk egg and spices until blended; stir in potatoes and Asiago cheese. To form crusts, press about 1/4 cup potato mixture onto bottom and up sides of each prepared muffin cup. Bake until light golden brown, 14-17 minutes.

For filling, in a small bowl, whisk eggs and chives until blended; stir in cheese, meat and veggies, and add more seasoning. Spoon into crusts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 6-8 minutes.