Description
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and nothing quite compares to the satisfaction of sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked, twice-baked potato loaded with savory flavors. Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes are a true culinary delight, blending the comforting texture of baked potatoes with the indulgence of a hearty breakfast. These potatoes are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a larger spread, making them a fantastic choice for a weekend brunch or a weekday morning pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk, heated
- 6 slices beef bacon, cut in half
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Start by setting your oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the potatoes, then rub them with avocado oil and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. This will help create a delicious, crispy skin.
2. Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Allow the potatoes to cool slightly before handling.
3. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out most of the flesh into a bowl, leaving a thin shell. This will be the base for your delicious twice-baked breakfast potatoes.
4. In the bowl with the potato flesh, mash the potatoes with the butter and warm milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the remaining salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
5. Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into each potato half, pressing slightly to create a small well in the center for the egg.
6. Lay a half slice of beef bacon across each potato and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Carefully crack one egg into the well of each potato. Be sure not to overfill the wells, as the eggs will expand during baking.
8. Place the assembled potatoes on a baking sheet and return them to the oven. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your desired doneness.
9. Season the Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Serve these hearty and satisfying potatoes warm, and get ready to savor the delicious combination of fluffy potato, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and perfectly cooked egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg