Description
These Sausage and Egg Stuffed Potatoes are a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch option. Tender baked potatoes are hollowed out and filled with savory browned sausage, then topped with an egg and melted cheese before baking to a perfect finish. With optional parsley garnish, this recipe delivers a comforting, protein-packed meal with a crispy potato skin and a soft, runny yolk center.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 medium baked potatoes (around 250g/8oz each)
Filling
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 7 – 8 oz (200 – 250g) sausages, meat removed from casings
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (any melting cheese, e.g., cheddar)
Garnish (optional)
- Finely diced parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature while you prepare the potatoes and sausage.
- Prepare the potatoes: Cut the lids off the baked potatoes and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a sturdy shell. If the potatoes have cooled, warm them in the oven while it preheats to maintain their softness.
- Cook the sausage: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the sausage meat and brown it thoroughly, breaking it into very small pieces with a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking and a good texture.
- Optional potato finishing: For extra flavor and enhanced crispiness, brush the outside of the potato skins with melted butter or olive oil before filling.
- Fill the potatoes: Spoon the cooked sausage mixture into each potato shell, pressing it down firmly to compress the filling and prevent the egg from sinking too deep.
- Add egg and cheese, then bake: Crack an egg on top of each filled potato, sprinkle with grated cheese, and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes, checking at 15 minutes to ensure the egg whites are set but the yolk remains runny. Adjust timing based on your oven’s heat and the potato’s temperature.
- Serve: Remove the stuffed potatoes from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with finely diced parsley if desired for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Choose the best quality sausages you can afford for optimal flavor.
- Using warm baked potatoes helps maintain the right texture for stuffing.
- Pressing the sausage mixture down firmly before adding the egg prevents the egg from sinking, ensuring a perfect bake.
