Twice-Baked Potatoes with Bacon and Eggs

  2.7 – 3 reviews  • Bacon Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 4 large russet potatoes
  2. 6 slices bacon
  3. 1/4 cup milk, warmed
  4. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
  5. 2 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for topping
  6. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  7. Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  8. 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pierce the potatoes in a few places with a fork; place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave, turning halfway through, until tender, about 16 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving the drippings. Roughly chop 4 slices and break the other 2 slices in half; set aside.
  3. Slice off the top 1/4 inch of the potatoes lengthwise. Scoop the flesh from 3 potatoes into a medium bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Repeat with the remaining potato but discard the flesh. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon drippings and the warmed milk to the bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth. Stir in the cheese, scallions, parsley, chopped bacon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Season the inside of the potato skins with salt and pepper. Divide the filling among the skins, then press the back of a spoon down the center of the filling to create a long, deep well. Brush the outside of the skins with the remaining bacon drippings and transfer to the baking sheet.
  5. One at a time, crack an egg into a ramekin or teacup, then carefully pour into each potato (it’s OK if some of the egg white overflows). Transfer to the oven and bake until the whites are set, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with more scallions and the halved bacon strips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 675
Total Fat 32 g
Saturated Fat 13 g
Carbohydrates 70 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 27 g
Cholesterol 245 mg
Sodium 1199 mg

Reviews

Michael Bradford
DO NOT USE MICROWAVE. HOW TO DO THE POTATOES IN A NORMAL MANNER. THIS IS THE US.
Alexandra Garcia
My whole family loves these. Filling and delish!
Ryan Anderson
It lacked a lot of seasoning. I think if the potato was seasoned more, this might turn out better.

 

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