Loaded Breakfast Potatoes

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Found this on TOH and was blown away when we made it, was enjoyed by adults and kids alike, and using the microwave to bake the potatoes made the whole process go fast."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6 Potatoes
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 baking potatoes, medium
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 sweet red pepper, finally chopped
• 1 orange sweet bell pepper, finally chopped
• 1 green sweet pepper, finally chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, finally chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1⁄4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream, divided
• 6 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
• 3 green onions, chopped

directions

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

Reviews

[DailyInspiration]

These were definitely loaded and delicious. I ran out of green pepper, so I used mild green chilies. Loved the red onion and peppers and the creamy texture from the sour cream and cheddar cheese. Great Breakfast!