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loaded breakfast potato skins

Crispy 4-Ingredient Loaded Breakfast Potato Skins You’ll Crave

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Crispy potato skins filled with savory breakfast toppings for a hearty morning meal.

  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
  2. Scrub potatoes clean and pierce with fork
  3. Bake potatoes for 45-50 minutes until tender
  4. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh
  5. Brush skins with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
  6. Return to oven for 10 minutes to crisp
  7. Remove from oven and fill with cheese and bacon
  8. Crack an egg into each potato skin
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until egg whites set
  10. Top with sour cream and green onions

Notes

  • Save scooped potato flesh for mashed potatoes
  • For crispier skins, bake an extra 5 minutes
  • Substitute turkey bacon if preferred
  • Author: Lynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato half
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 195mg