Description
Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats with Bacon and Egg are a delicious and nutritious morning meal featuring roasted sweet potato halves filled with crispy bacon and a perfectly baked egg. Enhanced with herbs, cheese, and avocado, these hearty boats offer a satisfying balance of flavors and textures, making them a perfect breakfast option for a family or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium-sized firm sweet potatoes
Bacon & Egg
- 4 slices of bacon
- 4 fresh eggs
Seasonings & Extras
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 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
- To speed up the process, you can prepare the bacon while the sweet potatoes roast.
- Adjust the baking time for eggs depending on your preferred doneness.
- Use cheese and herbs of your choice to customize the flavor.
- Optionally add chili flakes or jalapeños for some heat.
- Leftover sweet potato flesh scooped out can be used in soups or mashed for another dish.
