Print Options:

Mini Quiche Nests

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins

Shredded potato nests baked until golden and crisp, filled with a delicate egg custard and springtime flavors like spinach, cheese, and herbs.

Mini Quiche Nests

Makes 12 nests
 3 cups shredded potatoes (russet or Yukon gold) — can also use frozen hash browns (thawed & drained)
 2 tbsp melted butter
 1 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 Salt & pepper, to taste
For the quiche filling
 6 large eggs
 ½ cup whole milk or half-and-half
 ½ cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or Swiss)
 ½ cup finely chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms)
 ¼ cup diced cooked ham or crumbled bacon (optional)
 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill)
 Salt & pepper, to taste
Make the potato nests
1

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

  2. In a bowl, mix shredded potatoes with melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Press a small handful of potato mixture into each muffin cup, pressing up the sides to form nest shapes.

  4. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp.

Make the custard filling
2

  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk (or half-and-half), salt, and pepper.

  2. Stir in cheese, vegetables, meat (if using), and herbs.

Assemble & bake
3

  1. Remove potato nests from oven.

  2. Spoon egg mixture into each nest, filling about ¾ full.

  3. Return to oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, until eggs are set.

  4. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.

Serving Suggestions
4

  • Serve warm or at room temperature as part of an Easter brunch buffet.

  • Garnish with a sprig of dill or chive “blades of grass” for a spring look.

  • Pair with a light salad or fresh fruit platter.

Tips & Variations
5

  • Make-ahead: Bake nests and prep filling a day before; assemble and bake on serving day.

  • Phyllo or pastry option: Use phyllo cups or puff pastry circles instead of potato nests.

  • Veggie-forward: Fill with asparagus, leeks, or peas for spring.

  • Mini “eggs in nest” look: Top with halved cherry tomatoes or tiny mozzarella balls to resemble eggs.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size