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Potato gem breakfast muffins

Potato gem breakfast muffins
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Potato gem breakfast muffins are a delicious and hearty morning treat featuring crispy golden potato gems forming a crunchy shell filled with a savory, cheesy egg mixture. Ready in under 30 minutes, these versatile muffins are perfect for quick breakfasts, brunches, or snacks and can be customized with various fillings to suit any taste or dietary preference.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • Potato Gems (enough to line 12 muffin cups)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, or goat cheese)
  • 1/2 cup Diced Bacon or Ham (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions or Chives
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (about 400°F). Lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking. The heat will help crisp the potato gems as they bake.
  2. Arrange Potato Gems: Place the potato gems evenly on the base and walls of each muffin cup, creating a cup shape with the crispy potato edges. This forms the crunchy outer shell of your muffin.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, diced bacon or ham, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper. This creamy mixture will fill the potato gem cups and bind everything together.
  4. Fill and Bake: Carefully spoon the egg mixture into each potato gem-lined muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tops are golden.
  5. Cool and Remove: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan for about 5 minutes to firm up. Use a small spatula or butter knife to gently loosen the edges before removing to avoid breaking.

Notes

  • Choose quality potato gems: The better the potato gems, the crispier and tastier your muffin base will be.
  • Don’t overfill: Leaving space for the egg mixture to expand prevents spillage and uneven cooking.
  • Use room temperature eggs: This helps the filling cook evenly and avoids sogginess.
  • Poke the potato gem crust: Slightly pressing the gems into the muffin tin forms a secure, well-shaped base.
  • Try a non-stick spray: This ensures muffins release smoothly without crumbling.

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