Description
Crispy potato skins cradle a savory double-baked bacon egg masterpiece that promises comfort and flavor in each delightful bite. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, offering breakfast lovers a satisfying morning indulgence you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 4 slices nitrate-free bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Oil and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) avocado oil or olive oil
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh chives, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and position the rack in the center. Use a fork to puncture potatoes multiple times, then lightly coat with oil. Place potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 30-40 minutes until a knife easily pierces through.
- Allow potatoes to cool until manageable. Slice each potato lengthwise and gently excavate the interior flesh, reserving for another recipe. Transfer potato shells to a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer a strip of bacon inside each potato cavity. Distribute shredded cheese evenly across the potato boats. Delicately crack an egg into each prepared shell, maintaining the yolk’s integrity.
- Return the potato boats to the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Monitor closely to ensure egg whites become opaque while keeping yolks soft and slightly runny.
- Extract from oven and enhance with freshly chopped chives. Dust with additional black pepper for added flavor complexity. Serve immediately while piping hot to preserve optimal texture and warmth.
Notes
- Pick medium-sized potatoes with uniform shape to ensure even cooking and perfect potato boats.
- Scrape potato flesh gently to maintain thin potato skin walls for crispy texture without breaking.
- Precook bacon slightly beforehand to render fat and guarantee extra crispiness before placing inside potato.
- Low-moisture cheeses like sharp cheddar or gruyere work best to prevent soggy potato bottoms during second baking.
- For vegetarian version, replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms or spinach for similar protein-rich alternative.
- Room temperature eggs help achieve consistent cooking and prevent uneven egg white setting during final bake.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup after preparing potato boats.
- Consider adding smoked paprika or herbs like thyme inside potato boats for extra flavor complexity before adding eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 210mg