Description
A hearty and delicious baked breakfast featuring tender sweet potatoes filled with a savory mix of bacon, butter, cheddar cheese, and topped with baked eggs, perfect for a comforting morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 large sweet potatoes
Fillings
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Egg Topping
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- Scallion, minced (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Using a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times on all sides to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Coat and bake sweet potatoes: Rub each sweet potato with canola oil and sprinkle with salt, then place them on a baking sheet and bake for 60-90 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Slice potatoes: Remove the baked sweet potatoes from the oven and use a sharp knife to cut each potato in half lengthwise.
- Hollow out potatoes: Carefully scoop out the centers of each sweet potato half into a large mixing bowl, keeping the skins intact as these will be filled later.
- Prepare the filling: To the bowl with the sweet potato flesh, add cooked crumbled bacon, unsalted butter, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix everything well until combined.
- Fill potato skins: Spoon the bacon and cheese mixture back into each hollowed-out sweet potato skin, distributing the filling evenly.
- Create egg wells: Make a small well or indentation in the center of each filled potato half to hold the egg.
- Add eggs and season: Crack one raw egg into each well, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake to finish: Return the filled sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the egg is fully set and the potatoes are heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and optionally top with minced scallions before serving for a fresh flavor and appealing presentation.
Notes
- Cooking time for sweet potatoes may vary depending on their size; test doneness with a fork.
- The eggs can be substituted with egg whites or a vegan egg alternative for dietary preferences.
- Use canola oil or any neutral oil to coat the potatoes for even baking and crisp skin.
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices like smoked paprika or cayenne to the filling mixture.
- Leftover sweet potato mixture can be stored and used for other recipes such as sweet potato patties or mash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast sweet potato, baked eggs, stuffed sweet potatoes, bacon and cheese breakfast, hearty morning meal
