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Published: Apr 30, 2020 by Cathy · This post may contain affiliate links

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Dairy Free Breakfast Baked Potatoes

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Breakfast Baked Potatoes is a simple, six-ingredient dairy free recipe that's great for breakfast or lunch. In fact, why not try this on those days when you need to add some protein to dinner! Egg baked in a hollowed out potato and sprinkled with bacon bits and chives is good eating anytime!

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The inspiration for this dish came from a back issue of an Alive magazine, a Canadian health and wellness publication. I had torn out the recipe for Egg Baked in Potato and saved it for years, so I have no idea about the date. The bacon was my idea. They suggested garnishing with a dollop of yogurt, so you could try that, too, if you wish.

flat lay of egg-stuffed baked potatoes garnished with bacon and chives on black plates
Breakfast Baked Potatoes use only six ingredients.

I struggled with what to call this dish. Breakfast Baked Potatoes, twice-baked potatoes, baked potatoes with egg inside, egg-stuffed potatoes, bowls, boats - what would you call them?

Apparently, this breakfast is also known as Idaho Sunrise. Maybe I'll be able to have them in Idaho someday!

How Do You Make Breakfast Potatoes from Scratch?

bacon, potatoes, onion, salt, chives, and eggs viewed from above
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How to bake a potato

This method of baking a potato is so easy! There's no foil, and there's no rubbing with oil required. Simply scrub your potatoes. (Scrub them well, if you'll be eating the skins.) Poke a hole or two in each one. Set them on the rack of the preheated oven, set the timer, and forget about them for awhile. Large potatoes can take up to an hour to cook right through.

overhead view of baked potato with top sliced off on wooden cutting board with chef's knife

Once the potatoes have baked, slice about ¼ of the potato off the top.

baked potato shells with most of the inside scooped out

Remove about ¾ of the cooked potato leaving a shell. Scoop out all of the pulp from the top that was cut off, too.

scooped out baked potato shells on baking tray

Sprinkle salt and pepper inside scooped out shells.

raw egg in each of four scooped out baked potato shells on tray

Break an egg into each potato shell.

overhead view of 4 baked eggs in potato shells

Return to the oven to bake the eggs.

bowl of cooked potato

Meanwhile, sprinkle more salt and pepper onto the scooped out potato pulp.

chopped onion frying in a cast iron skillet

Fry chopped onion in bacon fat.

cooked potato pulp mashed over bottom of cast iron skillet

Mix the seasoned potato pulp with the onion and press over bottom of pan like a big pancake. Cook on both sides.

baked breakfast potato with egg garnished with chopped bacon and chives

To serve, arrange a potato "boat" on a piece of the "pancake." Garnish with bacon and chives.

Other Special Breakfast Recipes

  • Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Sweet Potatoes and Sausage
  • Omelette Muffins
  • Easy Warm Spinach Salad with Egg
  • Baked Overnight Oats (with berries)
baked egg in hollowed out potato sprinkled with bacon bits and chives
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Baked Potato Eggs

This is a great dish for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. Minimal effort produces maximum impact.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 355kcal
Author Cathy

Ingredients

  • 4 large baking potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup cooking onion finely chopped
  • 1 slice bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives fresh or dried

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrub the potatoes well, poke a hole or two in each, and set them directly on the oven rack. Bake until they test soft in the centre when poked with a knife or skewer, about 1 hour.
  • Reduce heat to 400°F.
  • Slice the top ¼ off of each potato. Remove ¾ of the cooked potato from the inside of each one. Also, scoop away the potato pulp from the top that was sliced off, and use that, too. Sprinkle the salt and pepper, half on the inside of the shells and the rest on the removed centre potato. Mash the removed, cooked potato, salt, and pepper with a fork.
  • Break an egg into each potato shell. Bake on a cookie sheet until the egg whites are set, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. (I use a cast iron one.) Cook the bacon, if this hasn't already been done. Remove it from the pan but leave the fat. Press the spatula into the oil remaining in the pan to coat the back of it. Add the onions and cook until transparent, about 3 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the potato pulp, and stir it with the onion. Press the back of the oiled spatula on the potato mixture to flatten it into a pancake. Cook 3 - 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Don't worry if it breaks during flipping. You'l be dividing it up into servings anyway.
  • To serve, slide a piece of the potato "pancake" onto each plate. Arrange a potato "boat" onto each one. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and chives.

Notes

This dish is a great way to introduce kids to cooking

Nutrition

Serving: 1potato | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g
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