Hash Brown Nests with Portobellos and Eggs

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 1 dozen.

Hash browns make a fabulous crust for these individual egg quiches. They look fancy yet they're easy to make. They've been a hit at holiday brunches and other special occasions.-Kate Meyer, Brentwood, Tennessee

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms, chopped

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dash cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (about 1 pound),...