Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes

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Golden russet potatoes baked twice for the ultimate breakfast — creamy mashed potato filling, crispy beef bacon, gooey cheddar, and a perfectly baked egg on top.

Servings: 6 halves (3 whole potatoes)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
Occasion: Breakfast, Brunch, Weekend Comfort Food

Ingredients

Potatoes & Seasonings

  • 3 large russet potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt (for roasting)

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for roasting)

Mashed Potato Filling

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ½ cup whole milk, hot

  • ½ teaspoon salt (for mashed potatoes), plus more to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for mashed potatoes)

Toppings

  • 6 slices beef bacon, each cut in half

  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 6 large eggs

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bake the Potatoes
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub russet potatoes clean and poke holes all over with a fork. Rub with avocado oil, salt, and black pepper. Place directly on the oven rack and bake for 50–60 minutes, until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.

  2. Prepare the Filling
    Slice each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving sturdy shells. Mash the scooped potatoes with butter, hot milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

  3. Assemble the Breakfast Potatoes
    Spoon most of the mashed potatoes back into the shells, pressing down in the center to create a well. Add 2 halved slices of beef bacon into each well, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and carefully crack an egg on top. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  4. Bake Again
    Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (190°C) and bake for 15–20 minutes, until egg whites are set but yolks are slightly runny.

  5. Serve & Enjoy
    Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving warm.

Tips & Variations

  • For firmer eggs, bake an extra 3–4 minutes.

  • Swap beef bacon for turkey or pork bacon.

  • Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or caramelized onions for a veggie boost.

  • Serve with hot sauce for a little kick.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Oven

  • Fork

  • Large mixing bowl

  • Potato masher

  • Baking tray

If you’d like, I can group this with your Hissy Fit Hash Brown Casserole and Crack Croissant Breakfast Casserole into a “Baked Breakfast Comforts” collection so readers can browse them together. Would you like me to do that?

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