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    Home > Breakfast > Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes with Poached Eggs

    Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes with Poached Eggs

    Published: Dec 20, 2013 · Modified: Oct 8, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes are light, buttery and fluffy with a poached egg snuggled on top. And don’t forget some melted cheddar cheese. Twice baked potatoes are such a treat as a side dish for dinner, but have you ever thought about them for breakfast? And with a side of turkey sausage , it makes a great meal for a cozy winter morning.

    Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes

    Are you one of those people who wakes up hungry? I am. So to avoid a long drawn out morning prep time, bake the potatoes and mix up the turkey patty recipe the night before. 

    Just bake the potatoes until almost done and let them cool a bit before tossing them in the fridge, still snug and steamy in their foil.

    Poached Egg with Twice Baked Potateo

    The next morning, pour yourself a cup of coffee and preheat the oven to 350 degrees and pop in those cold potatoes.

    About thirty minutes later, after you had catch up on my social media and email, return to the kitchen to form the turkey meat into small breakfast patties. Then prep a small saucepan with water to poach your eggs.

    In another small saucepan melt some butter and add some heavy cream for a warm welcome for the potato flesh.

    Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a hot skillet to brown the sausage then start water to boil for the eggs.

    Remove the potatoes from the oven, half them, place them on a baking sheet and gently scoop out the flesh, adding it to the warm cream/butter mixture. Mash them with some salt and pepper until nice and fluffy.  Then refill the mixture back into the potato shells.

    With the back of a spoon make a nice deep well in the potatoes.

    Poach the eggs for fifty seconds and carefully fish them out with a slotted spoon, letting the excess water drain before placing them in the potato wells.

    Sprinkle the eggs and potatoes with grated cheddar cheese and pop them back into the oven for five minutes.

    By this time the sausages were browned and cooked through so remove them from the heat and tent them with foil to keep warm.

    In the oven, the eggs will set up a little bit more, the cheese will melt and you’ve got a great twice baked potato with beautiful poached eggs.

    And alongside the flavorful spicy turkey it was one of the best breakfasts we’ve had in a long time.

    There’s something so daunting about dropping a delicate raw egg into boiling water, but it’s really very easy. Here are some tips that helped me get over my fear of poaching.

    • A poached egg should look like an oval with an egg yolk perfectly centered. I get this shape about half of the time and I read that it’s because I should use only the freshest of eggs.
    • Heat at least two inches of water in a saucepan or skillet and bring the water to a simmer. You can add one tablespoon of cider or white wine vinegar to help the egg hold its shape.
    • I’ve occasionally read that poachers will create a whirlpool in the water and then dropping in the egg. I’ve tried it a couple of times, and didn’t think it made much difference. But it may work for you.
    • Simmer eggs three minutes for runny yolks, five minutes for firmer.
    • Did you know that poached eggs can be stored in cold water in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated in hot water for ten seconds? Pat them dry first. I learned that while sitting at a lunch counter at a restaurant with an open air kitchen. Their specialty was variety of steaming Oriental soups where a poached egg was added right before serving.  They had an army of poached eggs lined up in the refrigerator ready for their lunch menu.

    If you’d like to learn more, I’ve written a post How To Poach An Egg Like A Professional Chef

    Here’s the recipe for the Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes and eggs.

    Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes

    Breakfast Twice Baked Potatoes with Poached Eggs

    How about a poached egg snuggled into the top of a light, fluffy and buttery twice baked potato and then topped with some melted cheddar cheese?
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 baking potatoes
    • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 eggs
    • 1/2 Cup cheddar cheese grated
    • 1 Tablespoon chives chopped. For garnish
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Scrub the potatoes and dry with paper towels. Prick them lightly all over with a fork, wrap in foil and bake until done. About an hour to an hour and a half.
    • Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop and carefully scoop out the pulp.
    • Mash the potato pulp and add the cream, butter and salt and pepper.
    • Divide the potato mixture evenly among the potato halves and with the back of a spoon make an indentation in each for the eggs.
    • Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a simmer. Gently poach the eggs for 50 seconds and remove them from the water with a slotted spoon.
    • Place one egg in the center of each potato. Top with the grated cheese and bake until eggs are set to you liking. I baked for 5 minutes for a perfect runny yolk. Bake 10 minutes or so if you’d like the yolk to set up. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Twice Baked Potatoes with Poached Eggs…It’s what’s for Breakfast.

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    Comments

    1. Cheryl Dunkin says

      February 22, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      Wow what a great idea, I have never heard of a poached egg on a potato. I am for sure making this!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        February 23, 2014 at 6:54 am

        I hadn’t thought of it either, but this was sure good. Thanks Cheryl

        Reply
    2. Lea Ann says

      December 28, 2013 at 10:37 am

      Happy New Year to you too Ansh. Always good to hear from you. We were at Bones Restaurant downtown siting at the counter when I saw them taking those eggs out of the fridge. The soup was so hot, there was no need to reheat them first. Loved finding that secret.

      Reply
    3. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

      December 24, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      This is genius! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 26, 2013 at 6:23 am

        Thanks Pam.

        Reply
    4. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      December 24, 2013 at 6:17 am

      We love twice-baked potatoes, but have never thought of using an egg. Love it!

      Merry Christmas to you and your family Lea Ann.
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 26, 2013 at 6:23 am

        Thanks so much Sam.

        Reply
    5. Lady Lilith says

      December 23, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      What a clever take on eggs and potatoes. They look great. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 26, 2013 at 6:24 am

        You’re so welcome Lady Lillith. And thanks so much for stopping by and the comment.

        Reply
    6. Tanya Schroeder says

      December 23, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      I like the idea of prepping these the night before! This is a tasty and hardy breakfast, what a fabulous idea!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 26, 2013 at 6:25 am

        I really liked spending time the night before. They reheated easily and was a delicious breakfast in no time. Thanks for stopping by and the comment Tanya.

        Reply
    7. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      December 23, 2013 at 8:35 am

      What a clever idea…I love twice baked potatoes but hadn’t thought of having them for breakfast.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 26, 2013 at 6:25 am

        Thanks so much Karen.

        Reply
    8. Jenn says

      December 23, 2013 at 5:29 am

      You are right, I never would have thought of twice baked potatoes for breakfast.. but now I won’t be able to stop thinking about it!!! YUM!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 23, 2013 at 6:58 am

        Thanks Jenn. Merry Christmas to you.

        Reply
    9. Susan says

      December 22, 2013 at 5:16 pm

      No, I never have though of a baked potato for breakfast but with the poached egg I know I would love it. I didn’t know about the advance preparation either – great idea!

      Merry Christmas to you, Lea Ann!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 23, 2013 at 6:57 am

        Thanks Susan. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

        Reply
    10. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      December 22, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Oh, this is good stuff! Healthy and simple and yummy! Thanks for the bday greeting Lea Ann! Have a great holiday!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 23, 2013 at 6:57 am

        You’re so welcome Abbe.

        Reply
    11. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      December 22, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      Oh super yum, I love twice baked potatoes! Have a great holiday!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 23, 2013 at 6:57 am

        Thanks Pamela. You have a wonderful little Holiday season yourself.

        Reply
    12. Heather says

      December 22, 2013 at 9:09 am

      What a great idea! I think this is in order for x-mas breakfast since Im in charge for making! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 23, 2013 at 6:56 am

        Thanks Heather

        Reply
    13. Chilebrown says

      December 22, 2013 at 8:10 am

      That would be a good brunch item for watching football. It would turn out to salty at our house because of all the tears watching our team.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 23, 2013 at 6:56 am

        Been there Chilebrown. :/

        Reply
    14. Catherine says

      December 21, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Dear LeeAnn, I wake up hungry too. I love to eat!!
      I would be very blessed to wake up to a breakfast such as this.
      Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
      Catherine

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:19 am

        Thanks so much Catherine. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

        Reply
    15. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      December 21, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      This would make breakfast worth getting up for. I love this!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:18 am

        Thanks so much Maureen. And for stopping by and the comment. I hope you give this a try and let me know what you think.

        Reply
    16. Milk and Honey says

      December 21, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      I wake up hungry too. Actually, I’m hungry most of the time so a stash of already-baked-potatoes in the fridge is a great tip. This looks deeee-vine.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:18 am

        Glad to hear I’m not the only hungry person first thing in the a.m. Yay for delicious breakfasts. 🙂

        Reply
    17. Claire @ Simply Sweet Justice says

      December 21, 2013 at 10:13 am

      Poached eggs and potatoes – what a perfect breakfast!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:17 am

        Thanks so much Claire.

        Reply
    18. Vickie says

      December 20, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      This sounds super delicious – and I just happen to have a leftover baked potato in my fridge. Thanks for the timing on the poached eggs – it’s so much easier to multitask if I have a timer going. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:17 am

        Yay for leftover baked potatoes. Get that timer going for a poached egg!

        Reply
    19. Mick says

      December 20, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Nice Combo!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:16 am

        Thanks Mick. Actually I’ve never made twice baked potatoes because I buy them at Tony’s.

        Reply
    20. Larry says

      December 20, 2013 at 8:19 am

      Totally awesome LA. I believe a good title for this post would be “This Is For You Larry” 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann says

        December 22, 2013 at 6:15 am

        I think that’s a perfect title for this post. 🙂

        Reply

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