Egg Nest

📝 Ingredients

• 1 russet potato, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon grated onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
• 1 tablespoon shredded cheese (your choice)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 egg
• Seasoning salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Cheesecloth, for straining potatoes
• Optional toppings: chopped chives, green onions, hot sauce

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. 1

   Peel the potato and grate it using a cheese grater. If using fresh onion, grate it as well. Place the grated potato and onion into a cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and season with a few shakes of seasoning salt and add in shredded cheese. If using onion powder instead of fresh onion, add it at this time.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the potato mixture to the pan, shaping it into a circle while creating an open space in the center for the egg. Allow the potatoes to cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Carefully flip the potato nest. Crack the egg into the center opening and season lightly with additional seasoning salt and black pepper. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolk reaches your preferred level of doneness.

4. 4

   Remove from the skillet and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped chives, green onions, hot sauce, or your favorite toppings before serving.

💡 Tips for Success

• The key to a crispy potato nest is removing as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes. Don't skip the cheesecloth step.
• Use a nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron pan to make flipping easier.
• Press the potatoes together firmly when forming the nest so they hold their shape during cooking.
• If you prefer a fully cooked yolk, simply leave the pan covered for an extra minute or two.
• Freshly grated onion adds a subtle sweetness and flavor, but onion powder works great when you're short on time.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle a little shredded cheese over the potatoes during the final minute of cooking.