Breakfast in a Shell

 

Breakfast in a Shell

• Cuisine
  • American
• Course
  • Breakfast
• Tags
  • Breakfast
  • Healthy Foods
  • Quick and Easy

Getting Started

What You’ll Need

• 1 package Azteca (bakeable) salad shells
• 10 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (plus additional for topping)
• 1 pound package frozen hash browns
• 2-3 tablespoons butter
• 6 slices smoked bacon

Method

1

Bake shells according to package directions; set aside

2

Cut bacon into bite size pieces; cook over medium heat till crisp; drain on a paper towel

3

In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with a whisk or large fork; stir in cheese salt and pepper. Pour eggs and cheese mixture into a large non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon melted butter

4

Note: eggs cook best in two separate batches
Cook eggs slowly over medium to low heat till done; remover from heat

5

Layer the potatoes then eggs, extra cheese and bacon pieces into the baked shell; serve immediately

Alterations: add chopped green onions or chives, sour cream or sausage gravy instead of bacon