Breakfast Sweet Potato – A Hearty and Nutritious Start to Your Day

Breakfast Sweet Potatoes are a fantastic way to enjoy a comforting, nutrient-packed breakfast. The tender sweet potato is the perfect base for your favorite breakfast ingredients like crispy bacon, creamy butter, and melted cheddar cheese. The sweet, earthy flavor of the potato complements the savory fillings beautifully, making this dish both filling and delicious. It’s an ideal meal for those seeking something hearty yet easy to prepare. You can even customize it by adding scrambled eggs instead of whole eggs or by using different types of cheese for variation.

Ingredients:

• 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
  
  

• Scallions, minced (for topping)
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   
   

2. Using a fork, prick each sweet potato a few times on each side to create heat vents.
   
   

3. Coat each sweet potato with canola oil and salt, then place them in the oven. Bake for 60-90 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
   
   

4. Once done, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool before handling.
   
   

5. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Be careful not to tear the skins.
   
   

6. Place the empty potato skins on a baking sheet and set them aside.
   
   

7. To the mixing bowl with the sweet potato flesh, add the crumbled bacon, butter, and shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
   
   

8. Fill the hollowed-out sweet potato skins with the bacon and cheese mixture.
   
   

9. Create a well in the center of each filled potato and crack an egg into each well. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   

10. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg is set and the potatoes are warmed through.
    
    

11. Top with minced scallions for added flavor, if desired. Serve warm.
    
    

Nutritional Value (per serving):

• Calories: 303 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 34g
  
  

• Protein: 11g
  
  

• Fat: 14g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 186mg
  
  

• Sodium: 590mg
  
  

• Fiber: 5g
  
  

• Sugar: 8g