Description
Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats with Bacon and Egg are a delicious and nutritious morning meal featuring roasted sweet potato halves filled with a perfectly baked egg, crispy bacon, and topped with fresh herbs, cheese, and avocado. This easy, oven-baked recipe offers a flavorful and balanced start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium-sized firm sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Bacon and Eggs
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 fresh eggs
Toppings (Optional)
- Fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, or cilantro
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, or your choice)
- Sliced or diced avocado
- Chili flakes or diced jalapeños for spice
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create boats. Brush the sweet potato halves with olive oil or butter, season with salt and pepper, and place them face down on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Cook the Bacon: While the sweet potatoes roast, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels to remove excess grease, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Boats and Add the Egg: Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and flip them over gently. Crack one egg into each sweet potato boat. Sprinkle the chopped bacon on top and season again with salt and pepper. Return the boats to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set while the yolks remain slightly runny, or to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and add optional toppings such as fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or avocado. Serve warm and enjoy a flavorful, balanced breakfast.
Notes
- You can adjust the cooking time of the egg depending on your preference for yolk doneness.
- Use any cheese of your choice or omit for a dairy-free option.
- Substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Adding chili flakes or jalapeños gives the dish a nice spicy kick.
- Leftover scooped sweet potato flesh can be saved for mashing or other recipes.
