This breakfast baked potato is a great way to start your day with a delicious and filling meal. It combines the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato with breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, and cheese. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that will keep you full until lunchtime. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast on the go or a leisurely weekend brunch, this breakfast baked potato is sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 1 large baking potato
- 2 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potato clean under running water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Poke several holes in the potato using a fork.
- Place the potato directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender when pierced with a knife.
- While the potato is baking, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, fry the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Once the potato is done, carefully remove it from the oven using oven mitts. Slice it open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Top the potato with the shredded cheese, bacon, and fried eggs.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Baked potatoes are a classic comfort food in American cuisine.
The first known reference to baked potatoes in American cookery dates back to the early 19th century.
Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Baking a potato in the oven allows for a crispy skin and fluffy interior.