Sunday, June 13, 2010

Eggs in Baked Potatoes


This week's popsicle didn't quite work out, so I am bringing you Eggs in Baked Potatoes! They were delicious and fun and can be easily customized to suit your taste. The recipe comes from a book I bought a couple years ago, The Big Book of Breakfast by Maryana Vollstedt.

If you are a big time breakfast or brunch person, then you will love this book. It is packed with over 300 pages of breakfast ideas with chapters on Breakfast Beverages; Egg Cookery; Omelets; Frittatas; Quiches; Stratas; Breakfast Casseroles; Breakfast Sandwiches; Skillet Entrees; French Toast; Pancakes; Crepes and Blintzes; Waffles; Meats; Potatoes; Grains and Cereals; Breakfast Breads and Cakes; and Breakfast Fruits. The book does not have any pictures and does have some basic recipes, but it also has some terrific ideas such as these Eggs in Baked Potatoes. As I mentioned, I bought the book from Williams Sonoma a couple of years ago and they no longer carry it. It is available on Amazon, ranging from $4 for a used copy, up to $13 for a brand new copy. I do recommend it for anyone who enjoys breakfast recipes.

Eggs in Baked Potatoes
Adapted from The Big Book of Breakfast
Serves 4
4 extra large russet potatoes (about 4 pounds), scrubbed and pierced in several places with the tip of a sharp knife
4 teaspoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs
Preheat oven to 375F. Bake potatoes until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Slash potatoes lengthwise and press the edges to open. (Don't split the potatoes in half). To each potato, add 1 teaspoon butter, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon cheese, and salt and pepper to taste, and mix with a fork. Make an indentation in the center of each potato and break an egg into each one. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Place in a lightly sprayed or oiled baking dish, return to oven, and bake until egg is set, 15 - 18 minutes.

Notes/Results: I absolutely love how customizable this recipe is! The Stirring the Pot kitchen is on a diet and we really lightened these up. I didn't want the calories from the butter and sour cream so I lightened up the recipe using a medium salsa in their place. Neither me or my husband care for a runny egg yolk, so I baked them almost 30 minutes and then garnished them with a little cheese, more salsa, chives, and some diced jalapeno. A perfectly healthy, yet absolutely delicious and filling breakfast. We will definitely be making these again and trying all kinds of versions. NOTE: If you happen to make these, be sure to either oil your baking sheet very well OR lay down some aluminum foil. A little bit of the egg runs down onto the baking sheet and can be very hard to get clean.

How would you customize your egg in baked potato? Bacon? Cream? Sausage? Veggies? I'd love to hear your ideas!

25 comments:

  1. That book sounds awesome, I love having breakfast (especially for dinner!). The Eats Well With Others kitchen is on a diet too...at least after tomorrow's post. I think I would probably top this with some broccoli and a low fat cheddar cheese! And I would probably put it on a sweet potato. Let's be honest.

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  2. I like the simplicity and versatility of this dish too. Everyone seems to be on a diet. I think it's time I join in too.

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  3. I love breakfast for dinner any evening...thank you for sharing this and for your advice about how great the cookbook is! I would do egg, diced ham, and a touch of gruyere or swiss cheese to make this French-esque like a Croque Madame!

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  4. This is such a great idea!That looks delicious,Kim!

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  5. What a great idea!! I've never thought of having and egg as a topping for baked potato. Thanks for sharing this!

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  6. I can honestly say I've never seen anything like this before! I'd add mushrooms and green onion. Then top with fresh chopped tomato after baking.

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  7. I LOVE breakfast anytime of day, so this would be a great cookbook for me!! I've never seen an egg inside a potato like this - what a great idea!

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  8. What a fabulous idea! I love the look of this, very cool idea. I think i'n my potato with egg i'd have smoked salmon, creme fraiche, chives, and maybe a little dollop of caviar??? Or is that to extravagant LOL.
    Have a great day daaaaahling.
    *kisses* HH

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  9. How fun--I love the idea of the egg in the potato--yum! I'd love some mushrooms and a if a bit of turkey sausage snuck in I wouldn't complain.
    ;-)

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  10. Great recipe .. and your pics are fabulous!

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  11. I am going to order this cookbook right now--it sounds like it would get alot of use around here. And those potatoes? Brilliant!! Eggs and potatoes are one of my fav combos :-)

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  12. wow so cool never heard of this before

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  13. How delish! I have to try this since I have eggs and potatoes on hand...I love eggs on may things!

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  14. Hearty breakfasts are easily enhanced by a 9 to 11 nap. ;)

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  15. Great sounding book, fun and flexible recipe, and fantastic photos, Kim. I can just imagine digging a fork into that egged potato. Pass me that sour cream and butter that you skipped....I'll do extra time on the bike:)

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  16. These are so different - in a good way! I bet they would be equally delicious for dinner too. I think cheese, chives and crumbled bacon would adorn mine!

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  17. I really love this idea. I have to see a copy of that book. It sounds quite different. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  19. Yum! I must try this one! I made something similar a while back but this looks even better. My husband would love it too! He would pile on the bacon and hot sauce for sure. ;)

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  20. Eggs or popsicles...you always have interesting posts. I love reading your blog, love the cool photos.

    Just last Saturday I had a baked potato and it was topped iwth cheese, bacon and BBQ pork. Sensational taste!

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  21. I think I might have to add that cookbook to my wish list, Kim. It sounds wonderful. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I've never understood people who skip it with a cup of coffee.
    This looks like such a fun dish for company...can't wait to give it a try!

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  22. I need to hunt down that cookbook. This would be a perfect dinner at our house.
    Mimi

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  23. I'm such a fan of cooking eggs IN things. Wow! What a clever idea. It's on for me!
    PS: I've been very scarce the last couple of weeks. I'm glad to have a little time to pop in and say "hello".

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  24. Sounds wonderful! I have been MIA for the past month, So I'm catching up!

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  25. OMG!!! I am in loooove! This sounds like such fun! I have to try it :)

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