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Published: June 12, 2012Updated: December 8, 2023Author: Jenn Laughlin

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It’s time you tried a breakfast baked potato! It’s easy!Simply stuff a spud like you would a fluffy omelette (complete with scrambled or a fried egg on top!)and brunch like a champion!

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Topping Ideas for Breakfast Potatoes

This is your chance to be creative and add anything you have in the fridge!

I practically live off beans so there are always black beans in my fridge for potato toppage. Avocados or leftover guacamole are great as isshredded cheese and even some fresh spinach. Have fun with it!

  • black beans
  • grated cheese
  • salsa
  • pico de gallo
  • diced or sliced avocado
  • guacamole
  • veggie bacon bits
  • crumbled veggie “sausage”
  • sautéed veggies (onion, pepper, etc…)
  • leftover roasted vegetables
  • fresh or wilted spinach
  • raw or pickled red onions
  • tomato
  • cilantro or scallions
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Healthy Vegetarian Breakfast Baked Potato

When I posted this bad boy on instagram last week I dubbed it “Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito… minus the burrito”

Relevent? Yes. Wordy? Obnoxiously so!

So let’s just call it a Breakfast Baked Potato. Deal?

I’m pretty sure no matter what you call it it would still rock your plate sooooo before I turn this quickie post into a full length novel, let’s get on with the show!

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Ooh! and I highly suggest trying it with fresh salsa.

I could probably dip a plain baked potato in salsa and call it a day.

(a reallydelicious day)

Whether you make this for breakfast, brunch, or the ever-fabulous brinner, these breakfast baked potatoes are sure to rock your plate!

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Breakfast Baked Potato

It’s time you tried a breakfast baked potato! It’s easy!Simply stuff a spud like you would a fluffy omelette (complete with scrambled or a fried egg on top!)and brunch like a champion!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breakfast Baked Potato

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 serving

Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

  • 1 russet potato
  • 1-2 eggs
  • 2 TBSP black beans
  • 1 TBSP plain greek yogurt or sour cream (skip for paleo)
  • 1 TBSP sliced jalapeños
  • 1-2 TBSP diced or mashed avocado
  • 2-3 tsp salsa (fresh or jarred) or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

MORE TASTY TOPPING IDEAS

  • pico de gallo
  • guacamole
  • veggie bacon bits
  • sautéed veggies (onion, pepper, etc…)
  • crumbled veggie "sausage"
  • fresh spinach
  • grated cheese

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

As for my T-Rex chefs, you were waiting for me to mention baconweren’t you? Bacon… Crumbled Sausage… Ham… any breakfast meat that tickles your fancy will work. As long as you acknowledge that veggies are superior, you can eat all the bacon you want without me passing an inkling of judgement. Mwah!

Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 164mg, Sodium: 145mg, Potassium: 1213mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 474IU, Vitamin C: 32mg, Calcium: 83mg, Iron: 3mg

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If you get a chance to try this baller breakfast baked potato, let me know!Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

more breakfast favorites

Hungry for more? Here are some of our fav breakfast recipes from the blog archives:

Tropical Mango Kale Smoothie – this breakfast smoothie makes use of antioxidant-rich kale along with kiwi, pineapple, and mango for a rockin’ green smoothie with fruity tropical flavor

Breakfast Wonton Egg Cups – NEW! These crispy little wonton cups are loaded with eggs, veggies, and cheese for a complete breakfast in every bite!

Healthy Breakfast Salad – paleo and whole30 compliant (woot!) and features crispy sweet potato hash and seasoned fried eggs – so good!

Veggie Breakfast Burritos – we make these a LOT and they’re totally meal prep friendly and freezer-friendly too!

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.

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FAQs

Is it okay to eat a baked potato for breakfast? ›

Potato Power!

This Breakfast Baked Potato Recipe is a delicious source of carbohydrates and protein to help fuel your workouts and keep you full all morning.

Why do restaurants put salt on baked potatoes? ›

Why is it common to salt the exterior of a baked potato? A: Chefs started doing this years ago to allow the salt to absorb or draw out the moisture of the potato while baking, which results in a dry, fluffy potato. They used to do something similar with prime rib, sometimes baking it over rock salt.

How long to cook a baked potato Alton Brown? ›

Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and place potato directly on rack in middle of oven. Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings. Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft.

How to make baked potatoes in mc? ›

Baked potatoes can be obtained by cooking potatoes in a furnace, smoker, or campfire. In Java Edition, baked potatoes can also be obtained by killing a zombie or one of its variants while it is on fire. The drop chance is still affected by Looting.

When should you not eat baked potatoes? ›

Thus, you should throw out any cooked potatoes that are older than 4 days. Additionally, if you ever spot mold on cooked potatoes, you should dispose of them immediately. Mold may appear as fuzz or a few dark spots that are brown, black, red, white, or bluish gray. Potatoes sometimes cause food poisoning.

When should you not eat cooked potatoes? ›

Your potato is at a dangerous temperature when it is between 41–135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food experts call this range the temperature danger zone because within these temperatures, it is easiest for bacteria to multiply to unsafe levels on your food.

Should I poke holes in potatoes before baking? ›

Poke the potatoes with a fork just enough to pierce the skin so the potato won't burst when baking, especially in the microwave. Four or five times should be plenty. A potato is composed mainly of water, so poking them helps release steam as it cooks.

How do restaurants make baked potatoes taste so good? ›

To achieve a killer potato skin, season the potato pre-bake with a generous layer of olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The olive oil helps the seasonings adhere to the surface of the potato. To save time, restaurants often apply the oil with a spray bottle.

How do restaurants make baked potatoes so fast? ›

They pre-bake them. Restaurants bake potatoes ahead of time and keep them warm until they are needed. Originally Answered: How do restaurants make baked potatoes so quickly? They cook them ahead of time and keep them hot.

Is it better to bake a potato at 350 or 400? ›

We recommend baking potatoes at 400 degrees F for about an hour. Smaller spuds might take a little less time, while larger baking potatoes over 1 pound might take a little more. For a fully baked Idaho Russet Burbank, the internal temperature should be right at 210 degrees F.

Is it better to bake a potato in the oven or microwave? ›

Because a microwave steams the inside of the potato rather than baking it from the outside, the resulting potato has a fluffier inner texture. The only downside of microwaving potatoes is that the skin gets soggy and doesn't have the crispy texture that you get from the oven.

Should I microwave my potato before baking? ›

A whole potato or sweet potato can take up to 90 minutes to cook all the way through in a conventional oven; but a potato that's been pre-cooked in the microwave—say for 5 to 10 minutes—only needs about 20 minutes in a 450°F oven to finish roasting. Why not just cook it all the way in the microwave?

How do you level up baked potatoes? ›

Try these combos for the perfect upgraded baked potato: Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potato = Butter + Steamed Broccoli + Cheese Sauce + Shredded Cheddar + Sour Cream. Pizza Baked Potato = Marinara Sauce + Melted Mozzarella + Sausage crumbles + Olives + Fresh Basil + Grated Parmesan.

How rare is it for a zombie to drop a baked potato? ›

Specific mobs are known to drop Potatoes too. They have a 2.5% chance of dropping them upon death.

Is eating a whole baked potato healthy? ›

The Bottom Line

It is totally fine to eat potatoes every day. While how you prepare and cook potatoes and how much you eat could possibly impact your health, whole potatoes with skin are a nutritious vegetable with health benefits.

What are the benefits of eating potatoes in the morning? ›

Help Promote Digestion: The high fiber content of potatoes aids in smoother digestion. Fiber supports digestion and promotes bowel regularity by adding bulk to stool. Potatoes can also help quick recovery from diarrhea, they are rich in potassium; a mineral that is excessively lost during diarrhea.

What is the healthiest way to eat a baked potato? ›

Instead of high fat or sodium additions, try small amounts of high flavor cheese such as shredded aged cheddar or blue cheese instead of a cheese sauce. Try low fat or no fat yogurt rather than regular sour cream. Try whipped butter or a spray or fat free spread, or drizzle on some olive oil.

Is it OK to eat a plain baked potato everyday? ›

Eating one medium-size potato a day can be part of a healthy diet and doesn't increase cardiometabolic risk — the chances of having diabetes, heart disease or stroke — as long as the potato is steamed or baked, and prepared without adding too much salt or saturated fat, a study by nutritionists at The Pennsylvania ...

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