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Loaded Potato Bowls with Bacon topped with cheese and fresh ingredients.

Loaded Potato Bowls with Bacon

A comforting and customizable breakfast bowl featuring creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, and various delightful toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes Choose based on preference for fluffiness or creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons butter For mashing the potatoes.
  • 1/2 cup milk Or cream for a richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste.
For the Toppings
  • 6 slices bacon Cooked until crispy.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Freshly shredded is preferred.
  • 1/2 cup green onions or chives Chopped for garnish.
  • 2 medium eggs Optional, cooked to preference (fried or scrambled).

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then set it on paper towels and save a little bacon fat for the eggs.
  2. Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until fork tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Cooking
  1. Cook the eggs to your preference; fried eggs are great as the yolk runs into the potatoes.
Assembly
  1. Build the bowls by placing mashed potatoes first, followed by cheese, bacon, eggs, and green onions.

Notes

You can prep the potatoes and bacon the night before. Store potatoes in a sealed container, reheat with a splash of milk. For meal prep, portion potatoes with cheese and bacon for easy morning breakfasts.