Description
Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes are your morning game-changer, packed with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs that’ll make your taste buds dance. Grab some russet potatoes and get ready to elevate your breakfast routine with this simple yet spectacular dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
Cheese and Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly scrub 4 russet potatoes and puncture each with a fork. Brush entire surface with olive oil. Bake at 400F for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender.
- Remove potatoes and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice each potato lengthwise, creating two halves. Use a spoon to carefully extract potato interiors, maintaining a ½-inch thick shell.
- Transfer potato flesh to a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon butter, ⅓ cup milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until completely smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup mozzarella, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives into the mashed potato mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the cheesy potato mixture back into each potato shell. Create a small circular well in the center of each filled potato half.
- Carefully crack 1 large egg into the well of each potato half. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375F. Return potatoes to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until egg whites appear completely set but yolks remain slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and garnish with extra chopped chives. Serve immediately while potatoes are hot and eggs are fresh.
Notes
- Potato choice matters – Select medium-sized russet potatoes with uniform shape for consistent baking and easy stuffing.
- Skin preparation helps – Scrubbing and drying potatoes thoroughly ensures crisp exterior and helps olive oil adhere better.
- Egg doneness control – Watch eggs closely during second bake to achieve desired yolk consistency, from runny to firm.
- Cheese swaps work great – Replace cheddar and mozzarella with your favorite cheeses like gruyère or goat cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 353 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg