Eggs in a Spud

Nif's Note:

This is a tasty recipe from Alberta Egg Producers. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-8

Yield: 8.0 half sp ...

• 4 large baking potatoes , hot
• salt and pepper
• ½ cup cheddar cheese or ½ cup gruyere cheese , shredded
• 8 eggs
• fresh parsley or chives , finely chopped, for garnish

Directions:

1. Cut potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out about half of the pulp from each potato half. Reserve potato flesh for another use - maybe mashed potatoes for dinner.
2. Remove a thin slice of potato from the bottom to stabilize the potato, if necessary. Set potato shells in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle each cavity with salt, pepper and 1 tbsp cheese. Break an egg into each cavity.
3. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until eggs are cooked as desired. Sprinkle with parsley or chives and pepper. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Satisfying breakfast that is an absolutely delightful change of pace! The egg cooked perfectly and really enjoyed the way the remaining potato soaked up the yolk. I made using gruyere cheese and chives and you can bet your bottom dollar will be making again just the same way. Thank you for the post.

[smellyvegetarian]

These were great for a meatless meal beyond the ordinary, and they get the fifth star from me for the recipe's versatility. I decided to veer a bit from the original by scrambling my egg and adding crumbled goat cheese into the scramble. I threw in some garlic powder with the salt and pepper and the final result was very yummy. I fully intend to make them again with the cheddar/bacon combo, and will also switch up how the eggs are prepared to suit each family member. Thanks for a keeper! Made for Went to Market Tag.

[MarraMamba]

this was delicious. Made it for lunch, a perfect filling and healthy lunch. Topped it iwth some truffle salt :)