Potato Flower Breakfast Cups

• medium russet potato5
• salt2 teaspoon
• pepper1 teaspoon
• paprika1 teaspoon
• garlic powder1 teaspoon
• fresh parsley1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil1 tablespoon
• shredded cheese blend7 oz
• bacon5 strip
• large egg12

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   With a mandolin or a sharp knife, carefully cut the potatoes into ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1 mm) thick slices.

3. 3

   Add the potato slices to a large bowl and cover with water.

4. 4

   Toss the potatoes around to remove excess starch, then drain.

5. 5

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, paprika, and garlic powder and toss the potatoes until evenly coated.

6. 6

   Add the oil to a small bowl.

7. 7

   Dip a paper towel in the oil and grease the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin.

8. 8

   Arrange 5 potatoes around the sides of a muffin cup, overlapping slightly.

9. 9

   Place 1 slice on the bottom to create a flower.

10. 10

    Repeat with the remaining potato slices.

11. 11

    Sprinkle shredded cheese over the potato cups.

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    Bake for 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove the potato cups from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).

14. 14

    Sprinkle bacon over the cheese.

15. 15

    Add an egg to each cup.

16. 16

    Sprinkle with salt.

17. 17

    Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the egg whites are mostly cooked.

18. 18

    Serve warm.

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    Enjoy!