Description
Start your day on a delicious note with these Breakfast Sweet Potatoes, a hearty and nutritious meal that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory bacon, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely brunches, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your preferences. Packed with vitamins A and C, each serving delivers comfort and flavor while being a wholesome choice for breakfast. Whether you serve them with fresh herbs or a drizzle of hot sauce, these stuffed sweet potatoes are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Minced scallion (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork to create heat vents.
- Lightly coat each potato in canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 60-90 minutes until fork-tender.
- Carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add bacon, butter, and cheese to the bowl; mix well.
- Spoon the filling back into each potato skin, creating a well for the egg.
- Crack an egg into each well, season with salt and pepper, then return to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until eggs are set.
- Serve warm topped with minced scallions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 240mg