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Western Omelet Breakfast Potato Skins

A delicious and hearty breakfast recipe featuring potato skins filled with a savory omelet mixture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Potato Skins
  • 2 medium russet potatoes
  • spray olive oil
Omelet Filling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tbsp fat free milk (or water)
  • 2 slices lean ham (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chopped onion
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper (chopped)
  • salt
  • fresh pepper
  • 4 tbsp cheddar cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pierce potatoes with a fork a few times all around.
  2. Place potatoes in microwave and cook about 5 minutes per potato.
  3. When finished, allow to cool enough to handle.
  4. Cut potatoes in half horizontally.
  5. Scoop out potatoes leaving about 0.25 inch thick wall.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  7. Add onion, pepper and ham and mix well.
  8. Spray a medium nonstick skillet with olive oil spray and cook the eggs, mixing often.
  9. Heat oven to 450°F.
  10. Lightly spray potato skins on both sides with oil.
  11. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  12. Fill potato skins with the cooked omelet mixture and top each one with 1 tbsp cheese.
  13. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Notes

These breakfast potato skins are a fun and flavorful way to start your day!