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4.71 from 17 votes
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Quail Eggs in Hash Brown Nests

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by: Joanna Cismaru
07.09.21

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quail eggs in hashbrown nests garnished with fresh rosemary

These Quail Eggs in Hash Brown Nests garnished with fresh rosemary make for a delicious breakfast that’s bound to impress your family or friends. Perfect for brunch or breakfast.

two ramekins with Quail Eggs in Hash Brown Nests garnished with fresh rosemary

Just when I thought I’d used the last of the quail eggs my husband bought, he went and got some more! So back to the drawing board for me to try and figure out what else to make with them. I love quail eggs, I think they’re adorable but the thing that really bugs me about them is cracking them open. You really have to be careful so as not to break them, because they’re very tiny.

Well eggs are perfect for breakfast, anyone knows that, so I thought making nests from hash browns would be so cute and adorable. To make the nest is really easy, I basically just grated some potatoes, added an egg and some parmesan cheese for extra flavor and filled the ramekins with the potato mixture, pressing down in the middle to make room for the eggs. I baked the hash browns for about 20 to 30 minutes or until they turned brown. As you can see in this picture I used my small ramekins and I was able to crack 3 eggs in each nest. I probably could have fit 4 eggs in each. So after you crack the eggs just bake for another 5 minutes or so until the eggs are cooked to your preference. I thought it would be a great idea if I ad some rosemary around the edge of the ramekins just for the extra special effect.

Aren’t these the cutest little breakfast nests you’ve ever seen. I think it’s a great idea and they would be so perfect for a brunch. So next time you’re having brunch at your house, try these hash browns nests with eggs.

two ramekins with quail eggs in hash brown nests on a red plate garnished with fresh rosemary

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quail eggs in hashbrown nests garnished with fresh rosemary

Quail Eggs in Hash Brown Nests

4.71 from 17 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Total: 50 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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These Quail Eggs in Hash Brown Nests garnished with fresh rosemary make for a delicious breakfast that’s bound to impress your family or friends. Perfect for brunch or breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes shredded
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 12 quail eggs
  • 4 sprigs rosemary fresh, optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Grease 4 ramekins really well.
  • In a bowl, mix shredded potatoes, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Divide the mixture in 4 and fill each ramekin with the shredded potato mixture, and press down in the middle to form a nest.
  • Bake the hash brown nests for about 30 minutes or until crisp and brown.
  • Crack 3 quail eggs in each nest and season with salt and pepper. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your preference.
  • Arrange rosemary around the edge of the ramekins if preferred.

Recipe Notes

  1. Regular eggs could be used instead of quail eggs. You will need 4 eggs, 1 in each ramekin.
  2. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1nestCalories: 83kcal (4%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 273mg (91%)Sodium: 299mg (13%)Potassium: 50mg (1%)Vitamin A: 255IU (5%)Calcium: 97mg (10%)Iron: 1.2mg (7%)
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Keyword:hash brown nests, quail eggs
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  1. Mwaxy says

    February 11, 2019 at 12:52 am

    I wasnt sure if I’d love it…but after tasting it, it was amazing.. love the combination of flavour..including mint leaves adds a nice pop to it too.

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  2. Mwaxy says

    February 11, 2019 at 12:49 am

    5 stars
    It was amazing. I added shreds of bacon in the nest before cracking the quail eggs into it.

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  3. Jessica says

    October 20, 2018 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    My husband raises quail for pleasure. We eat the eggs ourselves. I wind up with over 100 eggs a week to cook with.

    They have scissors for quail eggs. You cut the tip off. It’s like the scissors used to cut the tip off cigars. Sold on amazon. I have no idea what the proper name is. A family member gave me mine. I just know they work.

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  4. shoop exhale says

    December 12, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    I made it today and Salwa, the most avid fan of my cooking escapades, loved it! Good texture, combination and presentation. God bless you, Miss Jo!

    Reply
    • jo says

      December 12, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it. Isn’t it great when others love it as well? What better way to bond with friends than over a great meal. 🙂

      Reply
    • shoop exhale says

      December 13, 2012 at 5:32 am

      You’re right, as the saying goes, “The best way to a person’s heart is through his/her stomach.” Anyway, I just want to let you know that I enjoy making your recipes and sharing it with others. I’m looking forward to some more amazing recipes from you. Thank you and I hope you’ll have a nice day.

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      • jo says

        December 13, 2012 at 12:58 pm

        Thank you, that’s very nice of you. 🙂

  5. Jenny says

    August 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! I love hash browns and I love baked eggs – the two together is a dream come home! Gorgeous “nest” idea, too, they look adorable!

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    • jo says

      August 20, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks Jenny 🙂

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