Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Baked Egg Recipe
This Breakfast Sweet Potato recipe features baked sweet potatoes filled with a savory mixture of bacon, butter, cheddar cheese, and topped with a baked egg. It’s a hearty and satisfying morning dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with smoky bacon and creamy cheese, finished off with a perfectly baked egg and fresh scallions for a flavorful start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 scallion, minced (for topping)
- Canola oil, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes and finishing the stuffed potatoes later.
- Poke Holes in Potatoes: Using a fork, prick each sweet potato several times on all sides to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Lightly coat each potato with canola oil and sprinkle with salt to enhance the flavor and help crisp the skin.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Place the potatoes directly on an oven rack or baking sheet and bake for 60 to 90 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender and soft inside.
- Slice Sweet Potatoes: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and slice each one in half lengthwise carefully with a sharp knife.
- Remove Potato Flesh: Scoop out the center flesh of each potato half into a large mixing bowl, taking care not to tear the skin, creating potato shells for stuffing.
- Prepare Filling: To the bowl of potato flesh, add cooked crumbled bacon, unsalted butter, and shredded white cheddar cheese. Mix everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Fill Potato Shells: Spoon the mixed filling evenly into the hollowed-out sweet potato skins placed on a baking sheet.
- Create Wells in Filling: Make a small well in the center of each filled potato to hold the egg.
- Top with Egg and Seasoning: Crack one raw egg into each well. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake Stuffed Potatoes: Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the potatoes are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and top with minced scallion if desired. Serve warm for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Cooking time for sweet potatoes may vary depending on their size; test by poking with a fork for tenderness.
- Using canola oil helps achieve a crisp skin without overpowering flavor.
- You can customize the filling by adding herbs like thyme or substituting cheddar with your preferred cheese.
- For a quicker version, pre-cook sweet potatoes in the microwave before stuffing and baking.
- Ensure eggs are fully set before serving for food safety.
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