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Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats with Eggs and Bacon Recipe

Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats with Eggs and Bacon

Delicious Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats with Eggs and Bacon Recipe that's nutritious and satisfying.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 boats
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Filling
  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 scallion, minced for topping

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Prick each sweet potato several times on all sides, lightly coat with canola oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 60 to 90 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Once baked and cooled slightly, slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  5. Add cooked bacon, unsalted butter, and shredded white cheddar cheese to the sweet potato flesh and mix gently.
  6. Spoon the mixture back into the sweet potato skins, creating a well in the center for the egg.
  7. Crack one egg into each well and season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Return the filled potatoes to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the eggs are set.
  9. Garnish with freshly minced scallions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 18g

Notes

This dish can be customized with different fillings and toppings. Great for meal prep or special occasions.

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