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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Spray a 12-cavity muffin tin generously with nonstick cooking spray.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Place two sheets of paper towels on a large dinner plate, and set aside.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the bacon strips in the skillet. Fry the bacon until brown and crisp, about 6-8 minutes, flipping once.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Transfer the bacon strips to the paper towel-lined dinner plate. Keep at least half of the bacon fat to cook the hash browns.
PRO TIP Discard bacon fat by first setting it aside to cool down and solidify before throwing in the trash.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Return the skillet to the heat and add the thawed hash brown potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula, until slightly golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt, and black pepper.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Using clean hands, crumble the bacon into small pieces and transfer to the egg mixture. Add the hash brown potatoes and shredded cheese. Fold with a rubber spatula until the bacon, potatoes, and cheese are evenly distributed.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Divide the mixture equally between the 12 cavities of the muffin pan.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Bake the casserole bites on middle rack of oven until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes.
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Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Check to see that casserole bites are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
Step 12 of 12
Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole Bites
Allow the casserole bites to cool for 5 minutes in the pan. To remove, run a sharp knife around the edge of each casserole bite and lift up at an angle. Plate and serve.