‘Hashbrown’ Nests
Yield:
7 servings
Per serving:
1 Lean protein
1 ½ condiment
2 ¼ vegetables
Ingredients:
8 cups of cauliflower, steamed
2 1/4 c. shredded cheese
1 dozen + 2 large eggs
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Chives, chopped (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
Drop the steamed cauliflower into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they start to resemble a fine grain.
Pour the ground cauliflower onto paper towels and twist to wring out excess liquid. Do this up to three times until the cauliflower comes out completely dry.
Transfer dry cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Add cheese, garlic powder, salt, and two eggs and stir to combine.
Distribute the mixture evenly throughout the muffin tins and use your fingers to press the mixture into the sides and bottom of each cup to form the nests.
Bake the nests for 15-17 minutes until brown.
crack an egg on top, without breaking the yolk.
Bake for 7-8 minutes.
Sprinkle with chives and pepper to taste.