Imagine biting into a crispy potato skin filled with a perfectly cooked egg, melted cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions - this isn't just breakfast, it's a morning culinary revolution! These Breakfast Egg Stuffed Potato Skins are about to transform your boring breakfast routine into a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds. Whether you're a busy professional looking for a quick morning meal or a weekend brunch enthusiast, this recipe promises to deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash potatoes thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pierce potatoes multiple times with a fork and rub each potato with olive oil. Place directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes until fully tender when pierced with a knife.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice each potato lengthwise and scoop out the interior, leaving a 1/4-inch thick potato skin shell. Reserve potato flesh for another use.
- Brush the inside and outside of potato skins with olive oil. Season interior with salt and pepper. Place skin-side up on a baking sheet and return to oven for 10 minutes to crisp.
- Remove potato skins from oven and flip them over. Sprinkle half the shredded cheese into each potato skin.
- Carefully crack one egg into each potato skin, ensuring the yolk remains intact. Sprinkle remaining cheese over eggs.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny. Cooking time may vary based on desired egg doneness.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with chopped green onions. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, with optional side of sour cream or hot sauce if desired.
Tips
- Choose large, uniform potatoes for the best presentation and consistent cooking.
- Make sure to thoroughly wash and dry potatoes before baking to ensure crispy skin.
- Use a fork to create multiple piercings in the potato to prevent potential steam buildup.
- For extra crispiness, brush potato skins generously with olive oil before the final bake.
- Monitor egg cooking closely - the difference between perfectly runny and overcooked is just a minute or two.
- Let potato skins rest for a few minutes after baking to allow cheese to set and eggs to stabilize.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature, pairing with optional hot sauce or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 404kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 211mg
