Egg Stuffed Taters

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 large cooled baked Russet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Cook bacon in large non-stick skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and all but 1 tablespoon (15 mL) drippings and any extra brown bits. Coarsely chop bacon.
  3. Meanwhile, cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick walls. Coarsely chop flesh. Arrange potato shells cut side up on baking sheet and brush inside with olive oil. Bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. In same skillet, cook chopped potato, salt and 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) pepper in bacon drippings, turning often, until browned. Place in bowl.
  5. In small bowl, beat eggs with remaining pepper. Heat butter in medium skillet. Cook eggs, stirring, until set but still soft, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add to browned potatoes and toss with chopped bacon, half of cheese and green onions. Fill potato shells with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

971 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.6g 39% DV
Total Fat 77g 99% DV
Carbs 56.5g 21% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10289.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1089.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 189.8mg 63% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 119.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 378.3mg 29% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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