Nested Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Spray 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
3. 3
   Grate potatoes and blot with paper towel to remove excess moisture; dont rinse.
4. 4
   Mix together potatoes, egg whites, Parmesan and seasonings.
5. 5
   Scoop 1/4-cup of potato mixture into each muffin cup and press firmly onto bottom and up sides.
6. 6
   Spray each nest with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and run an offset spatula or knife carefully around edges to loosen.
9. 9
   Cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing.
10. 10
    To assemble, sprinkle each nest with shredded Colby-Jack cheese, pipe in sour cream, sprinkle with bacon and garnish with chopped chives.
11. 11
    Serve warm.
12. 12
    Note: As a time saver, frozen hash browns, thawed, may be used.