FAVORITE LOADED BREAKFAST POTATOES

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My four young children are experts at eating with their hands. This breakfast potato recipe (or "brunchskins") with veggies makes an easy finger food that they love. -Mindy Campbell, Rapid City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium baking potatoes (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon butter
1 each small sweet red, orange and green pepper, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 large eggs, beaten
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons sour cream, divided
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled or 1/3 cup bacon bits
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub and pierce potatoes with a fork; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high 15-18 minutes or until tender, turning once., When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato; discard slice. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms and red onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in salt, pepper and 1 cup pulp (save remaining pulp for another use). Add eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream., Spoon egg mixture into potato shells. Place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with remaining sour cream; sprinkle with bacon and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Mig Dio
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These potatoes are a great way to start your day. They're filling, flavorful, and easy to make.


April Murphy
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I've never made breakfast potatoes before, but these were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Madam Sar Motu
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These potatoes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Dewmi Chamodya
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon. The potatoes were still really good.


Rebecca Wilson
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I made these potatoes in a cast iron skillet. They turned out perfectly crispy.


damaris nyareru
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I didn't have any green onions on hand, so I used chives instead. They were still delicious!


COUNSELLOR ESSEL
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I had a hard time finding diced potatoes at the store. I ended up using frozen hash browns, and they worked just fine.


Madison Sullivan
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The potatoes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Jason Ng
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These potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Tristin Patterson
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I'm always looking for new breakfast recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey.


Lunghisa Mahlehlo
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These potatoes were a great way to start my day. They were filling and flavorful.


Coby
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I loved the crispy texture of the potatoes. The bacon and cheese added a nice touch of flavor.


Anum rajpot Rajpot
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These potatoes were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.


Md Shamim Uddin Molla
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but these were really good. The bacon and cheese made all the difference.


Joseph Chidzambwa
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These potatoes are so good! I've made them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and they're always a hit.


steven clair
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I made these potatoes for my husband on Father's Day, and he loved them. He said they were the best breakfast potatoes he's ever had.


Abrham Walta
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the potatoes turned out perfect. They were crispy and flavorful, and the cheese melted perfectly.


Jason Benitez
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These were delicious! I made them for a brunch party, and everyone loved them. They were gone in no time!


Nassar Kham
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I've made these potatoes several times now, and they're always a winner. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Delia Perez
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These breakfast potatoes were a hit! I made them for my family on a lazy Sunday morning, and they were devoured in minutes. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon, cheese, and green onions added the perfect am