Health Hotline Magazine | April 2022

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Makes: 16 egg nests | PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES | COOKING TIME: 36 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR

Hash browns packed into mu n tins make a perfect crispy nest to fill with sausage and eggs. This fun idea works for breakfast or brunch and can be used to meal prep for a quick and delicious weekday grab-and-go meal.

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Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 450⁰ F and grease a 12-serving mu n pan and four servings in a second pan. 2. Mix the hash browns, cheese shreds, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl until well combined. Divide the mixture among the 16 mu n cups and use your fingers to pack them tightly and shape into nests. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are starting to brown and the cheese has melted. When done, remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350⁰ F. 3. While the nests cook, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until it is nicely browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the kale, stir to combine and remove from the heat. 4. Whisk 10 eggs in a mixing bowl and lightly season with salt and pepper. 5. Divide the sausage-kale mixture evenly among the 16 nests and use a ladle or measuring cup to add the eggs. If additional egg is needed, whisk the two remaining eggs, season with salt and pepper and add. Use a clean cloth to wipe any spilled egg around the cups. Place in the oven

1 (16-ounce) package frozen organic hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 (6-ounce) package Natural Grocers ® Brand Organic Mexican Blend Cheese Shreds

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• 2 tablespoons Natural Grocers BrandOrganic Extra VirginOlive Oil, plus some to grease the mu n tin • 1 (16-ounce) package ground Beeler’s Non-GMO Breakfast Sausage, thawed • ¾ cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Frozen Chopped Kale (or substitute Natural Grocers Brand Organic Frozen Chopped Spinach) • 10-12 Natural Grocers Brand Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs • Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt and Organic Ground Black Pepper, to taste Optional Toppings: Natural Grocers Brand Organic Sliced Jalapeños, organic diced tomatoes, organic diced bell peppers, organic diced yellow onion, organic sour cream, organic salsa or hot sauce.

and bake for 13-16 minutes, or until the egg is set. Let cool for 5 minutes and gently slide a knife along the edges or use a fork to carefully lift each nest out. Serve immediately, topped with optional ingredients, or refrigerate for a

grab-and-go weekday breakfast (they are delicious re-warmed for a snack, quick breakfast, or lunch).

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