bird's nest breakfast

On most days, I would much rather have a hearty breakfast than a muffin or a bowl of cereal.  What can I say?  I'm a meat-and-potatoes kind of girl.  The problem with hearty breakfasts, though, is that they are generally complicated and take a lot of time to prepare.

Not this one.

This is one of those perfect fill-me-up-quick-with-little-fuss breakfasts.  And, it looks cute.  'Nuff said.

Bird's Nest Breakfast

• 1 potato, shredded
• 1 egg
• 2 t. butter or margarine

Melt 1 t. butter on nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Place shredded potato on top of butter (arranging with a hole in the middle, like a nest); cook for 4-5 minutes.  Place egg inside hole and cook for another 3-5 minutes.  Melt other 1 t. butter on the skillet, and flip the nest over on top.  Cook for another 5 minutes or until egg is set and potatoes are cooked through.  Serve immediately.

Nutrition (calculated with Smart Balance Light): 387 cal, 9g fat, 3g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 211mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 69g carbs, 8g fiber, 3g sugar, 14g protein, 15% vit. A, 121% vit. C, 7% calcium, 21% iron.