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    Home » Breakfast

    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins

    Published: Oct 10, 2016 by Stephanie 7 Comments

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    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins are made with only a few ingredients and they're the perfect protein packed way to start your day. Vegetarian and Gluten Free.

    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins

    So I just wanted to start off the week with what I consider to be a great family breakfast or brunch. And you know what they say<----have you ever really wondered who they are? Uhmm, sometimes I think I might have too much time on my hands.

    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins are a healthy, tasty, protein packed breakfast to start your day off right. Vegetarian and Gluten Free.

    Oh my gosh!!! Now I'm humming to myself with Styx..."Is it any wonder I'm not crazy? Is it any wonder I'm sane at all?"  Do you guys do that...? You know just a certain song randomly pops in your head for the day 🙂

    Anyhow, Sorry I got a little off track but what I was saying is with Breakfast being the most important meal of the day WHY NOT make it count.

    And you should make it count with these Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins.

    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins

    Because it makes for a better day and all when you have a good protein packed breakfast that is yummy to boot.

    While you may not want to believe this, your Mamma really knew what she was talking about. Especially when she told you to eat your breakfast...pick up after yourself and the all important respect your elders.

    If you only learned those few important things then the rest probably just came a lot easier.

    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins

    And since I'm really only trying to help here and make your life a little easier let me share with you the benefits of making these Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins:

    • Packed with lots of great protein to keep you full longer
    • You're getting a good start on your veggie requirements for the day
    • Mamma will be happy you're eating a good breakfast 🙂
    • Great re-heated so you can make ahead
    • Vegetarian and Gluten Free
    • Leftover potatoes so you can make Baked Potato Broccoli Cakes

    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins

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    Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins

    These Southwestern Breakfast Style Potato Skins are the perfect healthy protein packed breakfast for any day of the week.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 1 hour hour
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 potato skins
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 2 large russet potatoes baked
    • 1 box black beans rinsed 13.4 ounces
    • 1 cup frozen corn kernels rinsed
    • 1 small green bell pepper diced
    • 1 small tomato diced
    • ¼ red onion diced
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • ½ tbsp. butter
    • 4 eggs
    • ¼ cup half & half cream
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 ½ tsp. chili powder
    • ¾ tsp. cumin
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • ½ cup shredded cheese of choice
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425
    • Scrub potatoes and pierce with fork several times.
    • Place on baking pan in preheated oven about 45 minutes or until fork tender.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly about 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile in separate medium mixing bowl combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, onion, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
    • Meanwhile melt olive oil and butter over medium heat.
    • Beat 4 eggs with half & half, salt & pepper to taste.
    • Pour eggs into pan and scramble about 6-8 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and set aside
    • Cut potatoes in half length wise and scoop out potato flesh and save for later use.
    • Put skins on parchment lined baking sheet. Fill equally with scramble eggs, bean mixture*.
    • Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes.
    • Remove from oven top with cheese and bake an additional 5-6 minutes.

    Notes

    * the bean mixture will fill more than 4 skins. Can save the rest for later use. Great to eat just on its own.
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    1. Garlic + Zest

      January 13, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Breakfast, lunch or dinner... I'm on board with this!

      Reply
    2. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto

      October 12, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      I am a big supporter of starting the day off with a proper protein backed breakfast and this sounds like a good one!

      Reply
    3. Platter Talk

      October 12, 2016 at 6:38 pm

      OK. These look like a very satisfying for any meal. I might pop an egg on top for breakfast! Thanks for the great idea.

      Reply
      • Stef

        October 12, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        They definitely are great for any meal. I filled them with scrambled eggs, then beans but you could definitely top with eggs instead 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tracy | Baking Mischief

      October 12, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      I love that you've made these for breakfast! They look SO filling and amazing! Major yum. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Tara

      October 12, 2016 at 5:23 pm

      Such a great combination of flavors. Love all the colors and definitely wonderful for breakfast.

      Reply
    6. Jill

      October 12, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      I've never thought about potato skins for breakfast. This is a terrific idea! Thanks 🙂

      Reply

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