Chow Mein Birds Nest Recipes

CHOW MEIN NESTS

Steps:

• Put the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in a medium sized bowl.
• Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Stir everything together.
• If you need, microwave for additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after until smooth and creamy.
• Pour your chow mein noodles into the bowl and stir to coat with the chocolate mixture.
• Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
• Scoop some of the chow mein mixture onto the parchment paper and carefully move the pieces to mold them into nest shapes.
• Place about 3 egg candies onto the nests.
• Place in fridge to harden quickly, or allow to harden on counter for a couple hours.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE BIRD'S NEST COOKIES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe container. Heat on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and repeat, until chocolate chips are melted.
• Stir in chow mein noodles until fully coated.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet, forming a nest shape with your fingers.
• Place a few peanuts or jelly beans in the center of each nest for eggs.
• Refrigerate until firm.

BIRD'S NEST EGG SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat egg. Add chow mein noodles and garlic salt; stir to coat. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; make an indentation in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a bowl, combine the first eight egg salad ingredients; mix well. Just before serving, spoon 1/4 cupful into each nest. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate if desired.

JELLY BEAN NESTS

Steps:

• Butter a 12 cup muffin tin.
• Combine marshmallows and butter over medium heat in a saucepan; stir until the butter and marshmallows have melted. Stir in the chow mein noodles, coat well. Butter fingers and press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared muffin tin. Refrigerate until firm.

BIRD'S NEST TREATS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips; heat and stir for 2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chow mein noodles until well coated. , Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; press an indentation in the center of nest. Fill each nest with three or four jelly beans or candy eggs. Cool.

CHOW MEIN BIRD'S NEST

Steps:

• Measure out the butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl.
• Heat in 30 second intervals and stir after each interval until butterscotch chips have completely melted and are smooth. Make sure not to over heat.
• Add Chow Mein Noodles to melted butterscotch and peanut butter mixture. Stir until the Chow Mein Noodles are evenly coated
• Scoop spoonfuls into "nests" on parchment paper or lightly greased muffin tin.
• Let rest until dry or place in the refrigerator for faster drying.
• Top with your favorite egg shaped candy (mine happens to be almond M&M's)

EASTER BIRD'S NESTS

Steps:

• Cook and stir marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the marshmallows melt completely into the mixture, about 5 minutes.
• Put chow mein noodles into a large bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over the chow mein noodles; stir to coat.
• Spray hands with cooking spray or coat with butter so the noodles will not stick to your hands. Scoop noodle mixture from bowl with an ice cream scoop and form into balls, hollowing the center out to create the nest. Arrange 4 chocolate eggs into each nest.

BIRD NESTS

Steps:

• Use a 6 or 12 cup muffin tin depending on desired size of nests. We made only 6 nest with this recipe so we could overlap the top and give an "edge" for our bird to sit on.
• Heat butter and marshmallows over medium heat.
• Stir till melted.
• Add noodles and stir till completely coated.
• Spray muffin tin then hands with cooking spray.
• Place mixture into muffin cups and shape with hands to form "nests".
• Refrigerate.
• Approximately 30 minutes later, gently remove nests from muffin tin and perch a Peep on the side. (It helps if the nest is still a bit sticky, this will "glue" the peep on.).
• Place nests on a tray and put back in the fridge till completely set.
• Fill with candy eggs.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN NESTS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To make the sauce, mix the grated ginger, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce and oyster sauce in a small bowl until combined. Set aside
• Fry the chicken until cooked through.
• Add the red pepper and spring onion and fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the beansprouts and fry for a further 3-4 minutes.
• Add the sauce and fry for another minute or two.
• Add noodles to each hole of the muffin tin and pat down to make a small indent.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
• Remove nests from muffin tin.
• Spoon the chow mien onto the baked noodles.
• Enjoy!