Spooky Baked Eyeball Eggs
Get ready to serve a frightfully fun breakfast this Halloween with these Spooky Baked Eyeball Eggs! Inspired by the iconic Pillsbury Halloween 2005 recipe, this dish features a creamy, cheesy potato base topped with perfectly baked eggs nestled in slices of Canadian bacon, creating a delightfully haunting presentation. Decorated with ketchup 'veins' to mimic bloodshot eyes, these charmingly creepy eggs are sure to impress your family and friends while adding a festive flair to your holiday breakfast table. Perfect for Halloween parties or just a spooky morning treat!
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Frozen hash brown potatoes
30 ounces (thawed)
Condensed cream of potato soup
10 3/4 ounces (none)
Sour cream
8 ounces (about 1 cup)
Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups ((6 oz))
Dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons (none)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Pepper
1/8 teaspoon (none)
Canadian bacon
10 slices ((about 6 oz))
Eggs
10 (none)
Ketchup
to taste (for decoration)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash brown potatoes, condensed cream of potato soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, dried onion flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
3
Spread the potato mixture evenly in an ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
4
Arrange the Canadian bacon slices over the potato mixture in pairs to create 10 eye shapes. Press the bacon down into the mixture to form deep cups for the eggs.
5
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the potato mixture is heated through.
6
Remove the baking dish from the oven and, if necessary, reshape the bacon cups by pressing them deeper into the potato mixture.
7
Carefully crack one egg into each bacon cup, being cautious not to spill.
8
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are slightly thickened but not fully cooked.
9
Once done, remove from the oven and decorate the egg yolks with ketchup to resemble bloodshot eyes for that perfect spooky effect.
10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Halloween-themed breakfast!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spooky Baked Eyeball Eggs?
Spooky Baked Eyeball Eggs is a Halloween-themed breakfast dish featuring eggs baked in Canadian bacon cups over a cheesy hash brown potato base, decorated with ketchup to look like bloodshot eyes.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 10 servings.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What type of potatoes are used in the base?
The recipe uses 30 ounces of frozen hash brown potatoes that have been thawed.
Should I grease the baking dish?
No, the recipe specifies using an ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
What kind of soup is included in the potato mixture?
A 10 3/4-ounce can of condensed cream of potato soup is used.
What type of cheese is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) of shredded cheddar cheese.
How long does the potato mixture bake before adding the eggs?
The potato and bacon mixture bakes for 40 minutes or until heated through before the eggs are added.
How do I create the 'eyeball' look with the eggs?
Arrange Canadian bacon slices in pairs to form eye shapes, press them into the potatoes to create cups, crack an egg into each cup, and decorate the finished yolks with ketchup 'veins'.
How many eggs are needed for this recipe?
You will need 10 large eggs.
How long do the eggs need to bake?
After adding the eggs, bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until the whites are set.
What gives the eggs a 'bloodshot' appearance?
Ketchup is used to decorate the egg yolks with red lines to mimic bloodshot veins.
What spices and seasonings are added to the hash browns?
The mixture includes 2 teaspoons of dried onion flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
Can I use frozen hash browns directly?
The hash browns should be thawed before mixing to ensure even cooking and the correct texture.
What size dish is required?
A 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish is required for this amount of ingredients.
What role does the sour cream play?
The 8 ounces of sour cream adds creaminess and a slight tang to the potato base.
How many slices of Canadian bacon are used?
You will need 10 slices of Canadian bacon, which is approximately 6 ounces.
Is this a breakfast or dinner dish?
It is categorized as a breakfast dish, though it is suitable for any Halloween-themed meal.
What happens if the bacon cups lose their shape during the first bake?
If necessary, you can reshape the bacon cups by pressing them deeper into the potato mixture after the initial 40-minute bake.
What is the inspiration behind this recipe?
This dish was inspired by an iconic Pillsbury Halloween 2005 recipe.
Can I use different types of cheese?
While cheddar is recommended for flavor, you could substitute it with Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
How should the eggs be cooked?
The eggs should be baked until the whites are fully set and the yolks are slightly thickened but not fully hard-cooked.
Is there a specific amount of ketchup to use?
Ketchup is added 'to taste' and used primarily for decorative purposes.
Can I substitute the Canadian bacon?
You could potentially use large ham slices, though Canadian bacon provides the best circular 'eye' shape.
Can I prepare the potato mixture in advance?
Yes, the potato mixture can be mixed ahead of time, but ensure the hash browns are thawed before baking.
What makes this recipe 'spooky'?
The presentation of two eggs side-by-side in bacon cups resembles a pair of eyes, enhanced by ketchup 'blood' veins.
Are there any nutritional facts available for this recipe?
The current data does not provide specific calorie or macronutrient counts.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 main ingredients used in this recipe.
What is the total approximate bake time?
The total bake time is between 60 and 65 minutes.
Should the eggs be cracked directly into the dish?
Yes, crack one egg into each of the 10 prepared bacon cups, being careful not to spill them.