How to Make Idaho Sunrise (Breakfast Baked Potato) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a unique and delicious breakfast recipe to start your day off right? Look no further than the Idaho Sunrise, a breakfast baked potato that is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. This hearty and filling dish is the perfect way to fuel up for a busy day ahead, and is a great option for brunch or a lazy weekend morning at home.

What makes the Idaho Sunrise so special is its combination of classic breakfast ingredients with a fun and unexpe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 thick-skinned potato
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 slice bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 potato

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Poke potato with a knife to allow air to escape while cooking. Wrap potato in a damp paper towel. Cook in a microwave oven until tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on size.
  • Cut off top of cooked potato lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/2-inch worth of 'crust.' Sprinkle lining of potato with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. Break egg into potato and top with bacon, remaining Cheddar cheese, and chives.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until egg is set and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 222mg
    • Sodium: 446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 236mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1048mg

    Categories

    Breakfast recipes