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High Protein Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

A nourishing, protein-rich start to your day with baked sweet potatoes, turkey bacon, and eggs for a filling breakfast option.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 large Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Turkey Bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
  • 6 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Minced Scallions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then place them on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
  2. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer to maintain the shell structure.
  3. Mix the scooped sweet potato flesh, crumbled turkey bacon, butter, and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  4. Evenly distribute the filling back into the shells. Carefully crack an egg into each shell, season with salt and pepper, and return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes until the egg whites are set, but the yolks are still slightly runny.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. Use a large spoon to create a deep enough well for the egg. Watch the oven closely during the final minutes.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg

Keywords: breakfast, sweet potatoes, high protein, healthy breakfast, turkey bacon, eggs