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    Home » Budget Recipes

    Stuffed Breakfast Potatoes

    Published: Mar 9, 2012 · Modified: Apr 24, 2021 by Jessica Fisher

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    Have breakfast for supper! It’s a great way to save money and easily go meatless. Love eggs? Got extras? Be sure to check out our recipes for what to make with eggs.

    loaded breakfast potato on a plate on breakfast table

    Unbelievably, one of the most popular dinnertime meals at my house is breakfast. I know. It’s a morning meal, but for some reason this meal makes everyone break out in a dance when I serve it for supper. And when my kids really like a meal, they hum. It’s weird, but they do.

    Breakfast for supper is hum-worthy.

    Thankfully, breakfast can take so many forms, it’s rarely boring. My people love it when I pull out all the stops. That would mean a pan of hashbrowns, a platter full of pancakes, a bowl full of scrambled eggs, bacon, and maybe some fruit of juice. I shoot for somewhat of a protein-carb-fat balance, but sometimes we just carbo-load and call it good.

    1. Bake something tasty.

    apples and whipped butter on stack of pancakes

    Whether it’s pancakes, scones, waffles, or muffins, we love to have some kind of baked good. And in a pinch, hot buttered toast or English muffins serve well in this capacity.

    Some good ones:

    • Coconut Lime Muffins with Chocolate Chips
    • Lemon Blueberry Scones
    • Pancakes with Apples and Whipped Maple Butter

    2. Add some protein.

    components of big breakfast on stove and counter

    Most of us in the family can eat eggs, so scrambled or fried eggs are usually on the menu. Hubs loves his with a little diced ham. But since one of my crew is allergic to eggs, I try to make sure she has an alternate protein source, like bacon, sausage, or yogurt.

    Ways to add protein:

    • Maple Yogurt Parfait
    • Baked Bacon
    • Bacon and Spinach Quiche
    • Breakfast Sandwiches

    3. Get fruity.

    A platter of melon slices, berries, and grapes

    We love to add some fresh fruit to the meal. If we don’t have something in season, then we opt for juice. And if we’re feeling extra happy and extravagant, we have both.

    • Oven Baked Apple Compote
    • Blueberry-Pineapple Smoothie
    • Layered Fruit Salad

    4. Include the humble spud.

    loaded breakfast potato with toppings on a plate

    Potatoes help make the meal more filling and infinitely more fun. It seems I can never make too many potatoes. While the frozen shredded variety fried until crisp is a favorite, these are great, too:

    • Baked Potato Homefries
    • Seasoned Homefries

    And a stuffed breakfast potato? Now that is one tasty spud. You can lay out an array of toppings and let your people pick and choose. Most of the toppings can be prepped in advance, leaving you with a quick scrambling of eggs while the potatoes finish baking.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Stuffed Breakfast Potato

    Loaded potatoes aren't just for appetizers. Pile on the eggs and bacon for these tasty stuffed breakfast potatoes.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 691kcal
    Author: Jessica Fisher
    Cost: $5
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    Ingredients

    • 4 russet potatoes scrubbed
    • 8 egg
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) (1 cup)
    • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
    • ½ cup  salsa
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 green onion chopped
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Poke them with a fork. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour until tender.
    • About 15 minutes before the potatoes are done, crack the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to blend.
    • Heat a nonstick skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add the eggs to the hot pan and cook, scrambling, until cooked through. Set aside.
    • Split each potato down the center and smoosh up the insides. Add a pat of butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    • Divide the eggs among the potatoes. Top with cheese, bacon, salsa, sour cream, and onions.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.
    Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1 stuffed potato.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 691kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 395mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 1262mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 10mg
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    Comments

    1. Nikki C.

      March 09, 2023 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I just really love all the stories about your family. To tell the truth, the adorable pictures and funny stories are HALF the attraction for me to your blog, the other half is the AMAZING advice and innovative tips! I have been reading so much of your work lately and it has been so enjoyable!
      Nikki C.

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      • Jessica Fisher

        March 11, 2023 at 8:19 am

        Thanks, Nikki!

        Reply
    2. April

      September 25, 2019 at 9:42 am

      Breakfast burritos
      Omelets Ones with taco leftovers are a favorite
      Quiche
      Shredded spuds with onions and peppers topped with scrambled eggs and ham with cheese and sour cream

      Dang…now I want breakfast!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        September 25, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        Me, too! Sounds yummy!

        Reply
    3. Nikki

      March 10, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      My son hums too and does a little happy yummy dance in his chair! I think it is adorable!!!

      Reply
    4. Harriet

      March 09, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      Ham slice, biscuits, sawmill gravy, fruit and scrambled eggs. M-m-m-m-m.

      Reply
    5. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy

      March 09, 2012 at 5:07 pm

      I love putting things on potatoes! I often will scrape the insides out and put the skins back in the oven for about 10 minutes to crisp up a bit. Then I add desired filling along with the potato and then cram it back inside. It takes more time but it is delicious! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. MomStarr

      March 09, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      We like having breakfast for supper too but don’t do it too often. When you make breakfast for supper what do you serve the next morning? I have trouble with variety ideas.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        March 09, 2012 at 4:52 pm

        Our breakfasts are pretty varied. There are so many choices: granola, smoothies, yogurt, muffins, baguette and jam, etc.

        Reply
    7. Kristi

      March 09, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      We are having breakfast for supper tonight! My family loves waffles, and they can be time consuming for mornings. I usually make grits (we live in the South) along with some scrambled eggs.

      Reply
    8. Sandi

      March 09, 2012 at 1:24 pm

      I think I would cry if I were allergic to eggs. I love them, and we eat them frequently. They are usually for breakfast – they cook up so quickly – but we are always amused when I make them for dinner. I do at least usually cook them differently than just scrambled or scrambled omelet, though. Apparently I can do a frittata but not an actual omelet; it always falls apart, so I’ve given up and just scramble it all now.

      I’ve done a number of stuffed potato varieties, but never one from breakfast foods. I do truly hear that coming to my kitchen table in the near future!

      Reply
    9. Stacy

      March 09, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Breakfast for dinner is my low-prep or lack-of-ideas option. Everyone loves it too. My son gets super happy when we have pancakes.

      Reply
    10. Kelli @ Holistic Sisters

      March 09, 2012 at 10:32 am

      When I make breakfast for supper, I usually make pumpkin pancakes or sweet potato pancakes. The kids eat them up!

      Reply
    11. Mary G

      March 09, 2012 at 10:19 am

      I work full time and our weekday mornings are too hectic for a special breakfast (I do bake bread and muffins for a few of the days), but a full meal breakfast usually only occurs for dinners at our house. I do pancakes now and then for dinner, but my favorite is probably frittata–broccoli feta is a favorite, but I often use a mix of complementary veggies we have on hand. It’s tasty and filling. With a salad and a little fruit on the side, it makes a pretty good dinner for us.

      Reply
    12. Deborah Jennings

      March 09, 2012 at 6:41 am

      I prefer breakfast for supper. To me that is the best time to eat it. Hubby makes the best omelet ever!

      Reply

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