HASH BROWN EGG NESTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix hash browns, salt, pepper, olive oil and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Spray a non-stick muffin pan liberally with cooking spray.
• Divide hash brown mixture among 8 of the muffin cavities.
• Use your fingers to pack them tightly, and shape into a bowl, or nest.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or until the edges have browned and the cheese is melted.
• Crack a medium egg into each nest. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with crumbled bacon and additional shredded cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set.
• Let cool about 10 minutes. Gently slide a knife around the edges of the nest, and use a fork or spoon to lift out of the pan.
• Garnish with the chopped parsley.