Nested Potatoes

Name: Nested Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 nests
Ingredients: 3 cups russet potatoes, grated; 2 egg whites, beaten; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 16 ounces sour cream; 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or 1/4 cup parsley

Submitted by Scoutie

"Very yummy! I found these in a local newspaper. You can grate some fresh onion and garlic and use that instead of the powders. I also have used sharp cheddar cheese or whatever cheese I have on hand. Use less cheese and sour cream if desired, however much works for you."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 12 nests

ingredients

3 cups russet potatoes, grated
2 egg whites, beaten
³⁄₄ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
fresh ground pepper
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
16 ounces sour cream
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh chives or 1/4 cup parsley

directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Spray 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
Grate potatoes and blot with paper towel to remove excess moisture; don’t rinse.
Mix together potatoes, egg whites, Parmesan and seasonings.
Scoop 1/4-cup of potato mixture into each muffin cup and press firmly onto bottom and up sides. Spray each nest with cooking spray.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and run an offset spatula or knife carefully around edges to loosen. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.
To assemble, sprinkle each nest with shredded Colby-Jack cheese, pipe in sour cream, sprinkle with bacon and garnish with chopped chives.
Serve warm.
Note: As a time saver, frozen hash browns, thawed, may be used.

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Scoutie

Roseville, California

<p>Hello all, being from California, I can honestly say I am a foodie. You can walk by construction workers here and hear them saying things like, So I used some fresh garlic and olive oil, then threw the rest into the pan to sautee. LOL I love all kinds of food, and trying to eat healthier as I get older, but still indulge in the occasional deep-fried food or sweet. <br />I LOVE this site! I have 3 or 4 other food sites such as Epicurious and Food Network, but I always come back here! The ease and all of the features just can't be beat. <br />Thanks Zaar and I look forward to participating more.</p>

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