EGG NEST

Set oven temp to 425 degrees

Place grated potato in a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel. Gently squeeze out the excess liquid

In a medium bowl, mix potatoes, melted butter, 1/4 cup of grated cheese, salt and pepper to desired taste

Form potato mixture into prepared muffin tin by gently pressing with your fingers a thin layer along the bottom and up the side of the muffin cup

Bake until potato is lightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven, decrease oven temp to 350 degrees

In each muffin tin gently crack 1 egg and sprinkle the tops of each egg with chives, parsley and remaining cheese

Bake until eggs are done to liking, about 13-15 minutes

TOPPINGS:
Top eggs with sour cream, avocado or salsa

MAKE AHEAD:
The day before, prepare the potato portion of the recipe by following steps 1-5 (skipping the egg part)
Once cooled. Remove potato nest from muffin tin and store in airtight container in refrigerator (potatoes will keep their shape)
When ready to prepare, place potato nest back into prepared muffin tin and continue steps 6-7