What happened to my nest's?

So last weekend I actually made the birds nest breakfast cups that I saw on my new addiction...Pinterest. They look so good who wouldn't want to make them. 

Here's the picture that sucked me in

I followed the directions to a T and for some reason mine didn't turn out quite like that.

Here's my version of the nests...

I will have to say that they tasted better than they looked. I will give these a second try and using less hash browns may be the trick. Click here for this little birdie's recipe if you feel up to the challenge.