Favorite Loaded Breakfast Potatoes

Eggs and potatoes are a timeless morning combination, and these fun breakfast baked potatoes are an easy way to serve up them up with an unexpected presentation. Cheesy, creamy, tangy and savory, these loaded potatoes are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and they’re a fantastic dish to serve for a party. They’re loaded with hearty scrambled eggs and fresh and vibrant peppers, so they’re like a complete meal all in one convenient package. Before serving, top them off with bacon crumbles and green onions for smoky flavor and crunchy texture.

Breakfast Baked Potato Ingredients

• Potatoes: This recipe calls for versatile baking potatoes—typically russets—that have a thick skin and starchy flesh that’s ideal for mashing, frying and (you guessed it!) baking.
• Butter: Butter is the way to add rich, savory flavor and it easily melts into the starchy flesh of the potatoes.
• Bell peppers: In this recipe we use a red pepper, green pepper and orange pepper, all of which give different variations of similar earthy, sweet and vegetal flavor.
• Mushrooms: Mushrooms are an easy way to bulk up any vegetable medley; they’re dense, hearty and easy to prep and cook.
• Red onion, white onion and green onion: Different onions have different levels of bite, and some are more mild than others. We like using a variety of different types of onions in this recipe to create deep, complex flavor.
• Eggs: Hearty scrambled eggs are packed with protein.
• Cheddar cheese: Melted cheddar cheese adds tangy flavor and creamy texture to eggs and baked potatoes, so it’s the perfect thing to add to this breakfast baked potato recipe.
• Sour cream: Cool, tangy and refreshing, sour cream helps brighten up baked potatoes with vibrant flavor.
• Bacon: Crispy, smoky, salty and chewy, bacon makes a fantastic topping for the easy breakfast.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the potatoes

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Scrub and pierce the potatoes with a fork, then place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for about 15 to 18 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Step 2: Scoop out the potatoes

When they’re cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard that slice. Scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4-inch thick shells.

Step 3: Make the filling

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the peppers, mushrooms and red onion, then cook and stir for four to six minutes or until tender. Stir in the salt, pepper and one cup of pulp (save the remaining pulp for another use). Add the eggs and cook and stir until the eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Stir in a 1/2 cup of the cheese and a 1/4 cup of the sour cream.

Step 4: Bake

Spoon the egg mixture into potato shells, then place them on a baking pan. Sprinkle the potatoes with the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until they’re completely heated through and the cheese is melted. Top with the remaining sour cream, then sprinkle with bacon and green onions.

Breakfast Baked Potato Variations

• Add more protein: You’re already getting some nutrients from the eggs, but if you want to add more protein, try piling on some browned turkey meat. To do so, add the turkey meat into step three of this recipe and brown it until it’s fully cooked.
• Make it vegetarian: This is a really easy dish to make meatless if you’re looking for a vegetarian breakfast option that’s still packed with protein. To make it vegetarian, simply skip the bacon on top or opt for vegan crumbles instead.

How to Store Breakfast Baked Potatoes

These baked potatoes are best enjoyed right away. However, if you have any leftover you can absolutely store them in the refrigerator to enjoy later. Once the potatoes have cooled, transfer them to a refrigerator-safe container, affix the lid and place them in the refrigerator for two to four days.

How do you reheat breakfast baked potatoes?

The best way to reheat these breakfast potatoes is to place them on a baking sheet and into an a oven preheated to 350 degrees. Let the potatoes heat in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until completely warmed through.

Breakfast Baked Potato Tips

What are some other ways to make breakfast potatoes?

There are a lot of ways to make breakfast potatoes. You might like fresh potatoes that are cubed like home fries, hash browns from frozen shredded potatoes or a homey potato casserole to start your day. If you’re not sure what you want, these breakfast potato recipes provide inspiration.

What should I do with the extra potato pulp?

Use the extra potato pulp to make potato pancakes or stir it into soups, chowders and casseroles. You could also turn the extra potato pulp into mashed potatoes and then use it in recipes that use leftover mashed potatoes.

Is a baked potato healthy for breakfast?

Baked potatoes can be healthy for breakfast. They’re hearty and nourishing, and stuffing them with scrambled eggs is an easy way to pack in protein. Just be sure to use a modest amount of ingredients like cheese, butter and sour cream, because they’re high in saturated fat.