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Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes

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Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes are a delicious and hearty morning treat, filled with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, and topped with eggs and cheese.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for roasting)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for roasting)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk, hot
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for mashed potatoes), more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for mashed potatoes)
  • 6 slices beef bacon, each cut in half
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and dry the russet potatoes, then pierce them with a fork several times.
  3. Rub the potatoes with avocado oil, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  5. While the potatoes are baking, cook the beef bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Once the potatoes are done, let them cool slightly, then cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides into a bowl.
  7. Add butter, hot milk, salt, and black pepper to the potato insides and mash until smooth.
  8. Fill the potato skins with the mashed potato mixture, then top with shredded cheddar cheese and pieces of bacon.
  9. Crack an egg on top of each filled potato half and season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your liking.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients.
  • These potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before serving.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use a meat substitute.

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