Potato nests with eggs

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PRESENTATION

Golden color and crispy texture instantly pull people in when serving these potato nests—you see that nice shape with little edges popping up, almost as if inviting you to dig in. Layered hash browns make such a satisfying and crispy base, and then right in the middle sits a baked egg, just waiting to be enjoyed. For family breakfasts or quick brunch get-togethers, hash brown nests are a real favorite. Not only do they look good on the table (kids always smile when they see them) but the combination of crispy edges, fluffy potato, and creamy egg keeps everyone reaching for seconds. Even casual gatherings feel a bit more special with these, especially when served alongside fresh fruit or some favorite toppings. There's a slightly salty crunch at first bite, mellowed out by the egg right in the center—such a simple dish, but honestly, it always tastes DELICIOUS and makes any breakfast feel more exciting.

Busy families LOVE these egg nests because they're so easy to serve and pretty reliable for picky eaters. Customizing is no problem—toss on some cheese or a handful of cooked veggies for that something extra—it's a win for flexibility, too. Delectable taste shows up every time, whether planning a holiday brunch or a Sunday breakfast. Honestly, pairing these with seasonal fruits works great (or just a little salsa on top for extra zing). Simple foods with big appeal... that's the main reason these potato-and-egg combos keep making an appearance at family tables. Sharing a plate of egg nests builds an easy sense of togetherness, letting everyone around the table get that mix of nicely seasoned potatoes and filling egg. Weekdays or celebrations, these hash brown nests are about good flavor and memorable mornings—just a warm, family-friendly idea PERFECT for any home cook looking for reliable, crowd-pleasing food.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 4 nests
Potatoes 0.9 lb (400 g)
Eggs 2
Lemon juice to taste
Fine salt to taste
Salad to taste
Mayonnaise 2 tbsp (25 g)
Ketchup 1 tbsp (15 g)
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Peanut seed oil to taste - for frying
Preparation

How to prepare Potato nests with eggs

To prepare the potato nests with eggs, start by peeling the potatoes 1, then julienne them using a mandoline or grater 2 and set aside. Meanwhile, heat the seed oil in a large pot, when it is hot, take a small double frying basket, which consists of two steel baskets (the large basket has a diameter of about 4.33 inches and the small one about 3.54 inches) that will give the potatoes a basket shape, and dip it in the hot oil 3 to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the basket during cooking.

Place about 3.5 oz of julienne potatoes inside the larger basket 4 and close it over the smaller basket with a light pressure 5. Dip the potatoes in the boiling oil 6 and fry until golden brown,

then drain them and gently remove them from the tool where they are contained 7. Place the basket on a glass bowl to maintain the shape (8-9).

Continue the same way with the remaining potatoes 10. Now Hard Boiled Eggs 11, then cool them under a stream of cold water, peel them, and slice them 12.

Dress the lettuce with a vinaigrette made by whisking extra virgin olive oil with a few drops of lemon and salt. Make the cocktail sauce by mixing mayonnaise and ketchup 13. At this point, assemble the nests: take a basket, fill it with the lettuce, dress with the cocktail sauce 14, and place the egg slices on top. Your potato nests with eggs are ready to be served!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the nests as soon as they are ready.

It is not recommended to freeze them.

Tip

If you don't want the potato nests to cool too much, organize yourself to have all the various ingredients ready, so you can assemble them rather quickly. Have fun creating baskets with different fillings: for example, stuff them with diced vegetables or small chicken bites.

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