Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Egg Recipe
This Breakfast Sweet Potato recipe combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with savory bacon, creamy butter, and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with a perfectly baked egg. It’s a hearty and satisfying morning meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato and Toppings
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 scallion, minced (for topping)
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sweet potatoes.
- Poke holes in 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 the sweet potatoes: Rub each sweet potato with canola oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 60-90 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Slice the sweet potatoes: Remove from oven and, using a sharp knife, slice each sweet potato lengthwise in half.
- Remove the centers: Carefully scoop out the center of each potato using a spoon, taking care not to tear the skin. Place the scooped-out flesh into a large mixing bowl.
- Laying out the skins: Place the hollowed-out potato skins on a baking sheet to prepare for filling.
- Prepare the filling: Add the cooked bacon, unsalted butter, and shredded white cheddar cheese to the bowl with the sweet potato flesh. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Fill the potato skins: Spoon the potato mixture back into the hollowed sweet potato skins, filling them evenly.
- Create a well for the eggs: Make a small indentation or well in the center of each filled potato to hold the raw egg safely.
- Top with eggs and seasoning: Crack a raw egg into each well. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake until eggs are set: Bake the filled sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and the yolks reach your preferred doneness. The potatoes should be warmed through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and top with minced scallions, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the sweet potatoes are cooked through and tender before scooping out the centers to avoid tearing the skins.
- You can substitute white cheddar cheese with sharp cheddar or your preferred cheese variety.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
- To speed up baking, you can microwave the sweet potatoes until soft before finishing in the oven.
- Use fresh eggs to ensure food safety when baking with eggs in this manner.
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