Idaho Sunrise
Start your morning with the hearty and indulgent Idaho Sunrise, a recipe that transforms simple baked russet potatoes into a breakfast masterpiece! This comforting dish features tender potato "boats" filled with creamy mashed potato seasoned with butter, cheddar cheese, and smoky crumbled bacon, then crowned with a perfectly baked egg. Topped with vibrant green onions and melted cheese for the ultimate finish, this one-pan wonder is a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is the ideal balance of indulgence and wholesomeness, perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat. Discover how this all-in-one dish brings together favorite breakfast staples in the most delicious way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cups Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Cut the top third off each potato and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell to create a potato 'boat'. Reserve the scooped-out potato flesh in a bowl.
Mash the reserved potato flesh with butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions, reserving a small amount of each for topping.
Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells, filling them evenly.
Using a spoon, create a small well in the center of the potato mixture large enough to hold an egg.
Crack one egg into the well of each potato boat, being careful not to break the yolk.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny (adjust cooking time for firmer yolks if desired).
Sprinkle the reserved cheese, bacon, and green onions over the finished potato boats for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Idaho Sunrise!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.6 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 913 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 3354 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 81.5 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 4043 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
