Breakfast in Bed

Just in case anyone out there needs a reminder, Mother’s Day is May 9! This year, why not get the kids to help you surprise Mom with breakfast in bed? 

Here are a few tips to master breakfast in bed: 

Plan ahead

Don’t assume you have the ingredients for whatever it is you decide to cook! Make a list of what you need and gather everything the day before. 

Make it easy to eat

While the idea of eating in bed sounds like fun, it can be a challenge to not make a mess. Select a breakfast food that maybe doesn’t make too many crumbs or could spill easy. (No bowls of cereal!) Another tip: don’t fill her glass too full! Whether it’s coffee or mimosas, leave a little extra room in the cup. 

Make sure you have a tray

Have you tried balancing a plate on your lap while kids are climbing in bed to greet you? It ain’t easy! Select a good tray to help Mom enjoy her meal. 

Clean up

One final tip: don’t forget to clean up your mess in the kitchen! 

HASH BROWN EGG CUPS

Ingredients

• 15 oz. frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

• 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 8 medium eggs

• 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or 2 tablespoons bacon bits

• 1/2 tablespoon parsley, chopped

• 2 avocados, sliced and chilled (optional)

Directions

1. Mix the shredded hash browns, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl.

2. Grease a non-stick regular muffin pan and divide the hash brown mixture. Use your fingers to pack them tightly. Put a dent in the middle to shape them into little nest-like bowls.

3. Bake at 425°F or until the edges have browned and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.

4. Crack a medium egg into each nest and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Top with crumbled bacon, remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and parsley.

6. Bake at 350°F until the egg whites set, about 13 to 16 minutes.

7. Let it cool, gently slide a knife along the edges and use a fork to lift it out of the pan.

8. Dish and serve with chilled avocado slices (optional).

Tip: If you don’t like your eggs runny, you can beat the eggs before pouring into the hash browns. Bake until they are cooked to your preferred consistency.