39 Ways to Eat Potatoes for Breakfast

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39 Ways to Eat Potatoes for Breakfast2/39 Southwestern Hash with Eggs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Before I retired, this all-in-one skillet dish was constantly requested at office brunches. I’d leave out the eggs, double or triple the recipe and wrap servings of the zippy pork mixture in warm corn tortillas. —Barbara Beasley, Beaumont, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 520 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 335mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein. 3/39 Sweet Potato

4/39 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with a rich cinnamon cream, these pancakes are an ideal dish for celebrating the tastes and aromas of fall. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes with 2 tablespoons topping: 325 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 4/39 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

It’s a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages

Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 443 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 5/39 Loaded Breakfast Potatoes 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Breakfast Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love loaded potatoes in restaurants, so I modified them to make at home. Using the microwave for the potatoes will save you about 10 minutes. I also use thin-skinned red potatoes instead of russets to save on peeling time. —Tena Kropp, Aurora, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without sour cream): 273 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 6/39 Breakfast Baked Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Loaded Breakfast Potatoes Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste

My four young children are experts at eating with their hands

of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My four young children are experts at eating with their hands. This breakfast potato recipe (or “brunchskins”) with veggies makes an easy finger food that they love. —Mindy Campbell, Rapid City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed potato: 467 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 21g protein. 7/39 Breakfast Enchiladas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Enchiladas Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 enchiladas Go to

Chorizo gives the hearty filling a southwestern kick

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Draped in gooey cheese and a savory sauce, these enchiladas are a popular option at any holiday brunch. Chorizo gives the hearty filling a southwestern kick. —Tahnia Fox, Trenton, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 369 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 8/39 Ham and Potato Frittata Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy and delicious, this hearty ham and potato frittata is appreciated whenever I’ve served it…breakfast,

lunch or dinner

lunch or dinner. Reheated or cold, the leftovers are also great! We—my husband, our 8-year-old daughter and I—live in a suburb. But our back windows look out at mountains, farms, horses and cows. —Katie Dreibelbis, State College, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 418 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 353mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 9/39 Amish Potato Pancakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings about 8 pancakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have always been fascinated with Amish culture, especially the cooking! I came across this

old recipe years ago, and it’s my husband’s very favorite side dish

old recipe years ago, and it’s my husband’s very favorite side dish. —Barbara Braatz, Greendale, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes: 190 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 10/39 Diner Corned Beef Hash 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diner Corned Beef Hash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created my hash to taste like a dish from a northern Arizona restaurant we always loved. We round it out with eggs and toast made from

homemade bread

homemade bread. —Denise Chelpka, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 407 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1059mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. 11/39 Hash Brown Egg Brunch 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hash Brown Egg Brunch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slow cookers aren’t just for making dinner. I make this often if we’re having company overnight. With just a little planning and not much work, I can prep it the night before and have a

lovely breakfast waiting in the morning

lovely breakfast waiting in the morning. —Barb Keith, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 315 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 12/39 Smoked Salmon-Potato Brunch Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon-Potato Brunch Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The two different potatoes, fresh herbs and different textures make this savory brunch bake unique and special.—Victoria Johnson, Gilbert, Arizona 13/39 Delicious Potato Doughnuts 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

They’re easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first tried these tasty treats at my sister’s house and thought they were the best I’d ever had. They’re easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. —Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut: 226 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 14/39 Pot Roast Hash 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pot Roast Hash Recipe

Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast on a weeknight. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup hash with 1 egg: 429 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. 15/39 Beef, Potato & Egg Bake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef, Potato & Egg Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch

Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then sneak some spinach into this protein-packed dish. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 16/39 Crispy Mashed Potato & Stuffing Patties 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Mashed Potato & Stuffing Patties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast

Time 30 min Servings 12 patties Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family looks forward to this breakfast treat every year. —Kellie Ferea, Casa Grande, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 2 patties: 364 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 17/39 Sweet Potato Dumplings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Dumplings with Caramel Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go

And later, we even serve these dumplings for dessert

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When family stays over after a holiday dinner, we make sweet potato dumplings, bacon and eggs for breakfast. And later, we even serve these dumplings for dessert. —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2 dumplings: 482 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 18/39 Crescent Roll Breakfast Pizza 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pizza for breakfast? Kids of all ages will love making—and munching—this hearty

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