Breakfast Baked Potato
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Breakfast Baked Potato
Description
This recipe focuses on a baked russet potato pierced and cooked until tender. After baking (or microwaving for speed), the potato is sliced open vertically and filled with scrambled or fried eggs seasoned with salt and pepper. Black beans add additional protein and texture, while jalapeño slices provide heat. A dollop of yogurt or sour cream contributes creaminess that balances the spice, and diced or mashed avocado adds richness and freshness. Salsa ties the components together, introducing a tangy element.
The result is a filling breakfast that balances soft potato, tender eggs, creamy avocado, and spicy salsa. It's versatile enough to include other toppings like pico de gallo, veggies, or cheese, allowing you to personalize the flavor and texture.
As the notes mention, adding breakfast meats such as bacon, sausage, or ham is an option, though vegetables remain a favored choice. Nutrition is adjustable depending on toppings and can be tailored to dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 russet potato
- 1-2 egg
- 2 TBSP black beans
- 1 TBSP yogurt or sour cream (skip for paleo, plain, Greek
- 1 TBSP jalapeño sliced
- 1-2 TBSP avocado diced or mashed
- 2-3 tsp salsa (fresh or jarred) or to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
MORE TASTY TOPPING IDEAS
- Pico de Gallo
- guacamole
- veggie bacon bits
- vegetables onion, pepper, etc, sautéed
- veggie sausage crumbled
- spinach fresh
- cheese grated
Instructions
- Wash and dry a russet potato. Pierce a few times (in different spots) with a fork or knife. Cook via microwave for a speedy breakfast or you can plan ahead and bake the potato while you make coffee.
- Once your spud is hot and fluffy, splice vertically.
- While your potato cooked scramble up an egg or two or pan-fry sunny side up - whichever method you love!
- Season egg(s) with salt and pepper and place at the center of your potato.
- Next add your toppings! Have fun with it and mix and match your favorites. I like to add black beans, jalapeno, salsa and a dollop of sour cream or greek yogurt.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked breakfast meats like bacon, sausage, or ham for extra flavor.
- Vegetable toppings such as sautéed onions, peppers, or spinach enhance nutrition and taste.
- This dish is adaptable for different diets by adjusting toppings like sour cream or yogurt.
- Nutrition facts can be varied based on toppings; customize to fit your dietary needs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1213mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 474IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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