Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.

Prepare Hash Browns:
In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Form Cups:
Press about ¼–½ cup of the hash brown mixture into each muffin cup, creating a well in the center for fillings.

Add Fillings:
Sprinkle diced bell peppers, chopped bacon or sausage (if using), and green onions into each hash brown cup.

Add Egg and Cheese:
Crack one egg into each cup (or pour in beaten eggs to fill the cup halfway). Top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the egg is set and the hash browns are golden and crispy.

Serve:
Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm, optionally with hot sauce or ketchup.

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