Get ready to transform your breakfast routine with these mouthwatering Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes - a culinary masterpiece that combines crispy potato skins, creamy potato filling, and perfectly cooked eggs in one incredible dish. Imagine biting into a golden, crisp potato shell filled with melted cheese and a runny egg yolk that oozes with flavor - this recipe is about to become your new morning obsession that will have everyone at the breakfast table begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Eggs
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onions
- Salt
- Pepper
- Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Thoroughly wash the Russet potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking. Rub the potato skins with a light coating of olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the middle oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are completely tender when pierced with a fork. The skin should be crisp and golden brown.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes until they are safe to handle. Slice each potato in half lengthwise.
- Carefully scoop out the potato flesh, leaving a thin layer around the skin to maintain structural integrity. Place the scooped potato into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the potato flesh with butter, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato skins, creating a small well in the center of each potato half.
- Crack one egg into each potato half, being careful not to break the yolk.
- Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your breakfast potatoes.
Tips
- Choose large, uniform Russet potatoes for consistent cooking and best presentation.
- Always pierce potatoes before baking to prevent potential steam build-up and potential potato explosions.
- Use a light touch when scooping potato flesh to keep skins intact and sturdy.
- For extra flavor, consider adding crispy bacon bits or diced ham to the potato mixture.
- Watch egg cooking carefully - the goal is a slightly runny yolk for maximum deliciousness.
- Let potatoes rest briefly after first baking to make handling easier and prevent burns.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 180mg
