Description
Savory breakfast cupcakes made with hash brown potatoes, eggs, cheese, and halal deli meat for a hearty and portable breakfast option. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) package pre-shredded hash brown-style potatoes
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 small sweet onion, coarsely grated
- 2 thick slices halal smoked beef or turkey deli slices, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or melted butter.
- Place the shredded hash brown potatoes in a large bowl. If they contain excess moisture, squeeze them gently using a clean kitchen towel.
- Add the beaten eggs, flour, grated onion, chopped halal deli meat, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing lightly so the mixture holds together.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are fully set.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully removing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Thaw and drain hash browns well to avoid soggy texture.
- Substitute mozzarella with cheddar for more flavor.
- Omit deli meat for a vegetarian version and add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Lightly brush tops with oil before baking for extra crispness.
- Use fresh grated potatoes if preferred—just remove excess moisture thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
