Start your morning with the hearty and indulgent Idaho Sunrise, a recipe that transforms simple baked russet potatoes into a breakfast masterpiece! This comforting dish features tender potato "boats" filled with creamy mashed potato seasoned with butter, cheddar cheese, and smoky crumbled bacon, then crowned with a perfectly baked egg. Topped with vibrant green onions and melted cheese for the ultimate finish, this one-pan wonder is a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is the ideal balance of indulgence and wholesomeness, perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat. Discover how this all-in-one dish brings together favorite breakfast staples in the most delicious way!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the russet potatoes thoroughly. Pierce each potato several times with a fork.
Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Cut the top third off each potato and carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell to create a potato 'boat'. Reserve the scooped-out potato flesh in a bowl.
Mash the reserved potato flesh with butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions, reserving a small amount of each for topping.
Spoon the mashed potato mixture back into the potato shells, filling them evenly.
Using a spoon, create a small well in the center of the potato mixture large enough to hold an egg.
Crack one egg into the well of each potato boat, being careful not to break the yolk.
Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny (adjust cooking time for firmer yolks if desired).
Sprinkle the reserved cheese, bacon, and green onions over the finished potato boats for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Idaho Sunrise!
Serving size | 945.2 grams (945.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1557 |
Total Fat 76.60g | 98% |
Saturated Fat 34.00g | 170% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g | |
Cholesterol 913mg | 304% |
Sodium 3354mg | 146% |
Total Carbohydrate 137.40g | 50% |
Dietary Fiber 10.90g | 39% |
Total Sugars 8.00g | |
Protein 81.50g | 163% |
Vitamin D 166IU | 831% |
Calcium 628mg | 48% |
Iron 12mg | 65% |
Potassium 4043mg | 86% |
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