Pin It Start your day with these Breakfast Sweet Potatoes, a hearty and nutritious meal featuring baked sweet potatoes filled with crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and eggs. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh scallions, this dish offers a wholesome and flavorful start to any morning.
Pin It This American breakfast favorite has a medium difficulty level and yields 6 servings. With a preparation time of 20 minutes and a cooking time of 1 hour and 50 minutes, it is a rewarding dish that provides a balance of sweetness and savory protein.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 3 large sweet potatoes
- Fillings: ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 5-6 slices); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Toppings: 6 large eggs; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 scallion, minced (for topping)
- For Baking: 1 tablespoon canola oil (for coating potatoes); pinch of salt (for sprinkling on potato skins)
Instructions
- Step 1
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Step 3
- Rub each potato with canola oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 60–90 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Step 4
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Carefully slice each one in half lengthwise.
- Step 5
- Using a spoon, gently scoop out most of the flesh from each potato half, leaving a thin layer to support the skin. Collect the scooped-out flesh in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 6
- Arrange the hollowed-out potato skins back on the baking sheet.
- Step 7
- To the bowl with the sweet potato flesh, add the crumbled bacon, unsalted butter, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined and the butter is melted.
- Step 8
- Spoon the filling evenly back into each potato skin, pressing gently to create a small well in the center for the egg.
- Step 9
- Crack one egg into each well. Sprinkle eggs with salt and black pepper.
- Step 10
- Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks reach your desired doneness.
- Step 11
- Remove from the oven, garnish with minced scallion, and serve hot.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Ensure you prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape. Rubbing the skins with canola oil and a pinch of salt helps them become fork-tender and flavorful during the long baking process.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute it with sautéed mushrooms or spinach. You can also swap the white cheddar cheese for your favorite alternative, such as Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
Serviervorschläge
Serve these stuffed sweet potatoes hot, garnished with freshly minced scallions. For an extra kick of flavor, pair them with your favorite hot sauce or a side of fresh salsa.
Pin It With a perfect combination of sweet and savory notes, these Breakfast Sweet Potatoes are a satisfying way to fuel your morning. Enjoy this wholesome, gluten-free dish as a special breakfast or a weekend brunch staple.
Questions & Answers
- → How do you know when the sweet potatoes are fully baked?
They should be fork-tender and easily pierced all the way through. Baking typically takes 60–90 minutes at 350°F.
- → Can I prepare the sweet potatoes in advance?
Yes, bake the sweet potatoes a day ahead and refrigerate. Stuff and bake with eggs just before serving for freshness.
- → What cheese alternatives work well with this dish?
Monterey Jack or mozzarella are great alternatives that melt nicely and complement the flavors.
- → Is there a vegetarian option for this filling?
Simply omit the bacon or replace it with sautéed mushrooms or spinach to keep it flavorful and meat-free.
- → How do I achieve the perfect egg doneness in the filling?
Bake the stuffed potatoes for 15–20 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny or cooked through based on preference.