St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato

why make this recipe

This St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato is warm, simple, and tasty. It uses everyday ingredients and gives a bright start to your day. If you like sweet potato breakfasts, you may also enjoy a crisp side like crispy herbed sweet potatoes with garlic lemon aioli for a fuller meal.

introduction

This recipe turns one baked sweet potato into a full breakfast with eggs, bacon, and cheese. It is easy to make and looks nice on the plate. You can change the eggs or toppings to match your taste. For a higher protein start, check ideas for high protein breakfasts and mix and match.

how to make St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato

Follow these steps to make the dish. You can make the eggs the way you like — scrambled or fried both work well. For a different main dish that uses sweet potato, try a baked casserole idea like ground turkey sweet potato casserole for family meals.

Ingredients :

• 1 large sweet potato
• 2 eggs
• 4 slices of bacon
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)

Directions :

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Poke holes in the sweet potato with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the sweet potato is baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.
4. In the same skillet, prepare the eggs to your liking (scrambled, fried, etc.).
5. Once the sweet potato is cooked, cut it open and fluff the inside with a fork.
6. Top the sweet potato with the cooked eggs, bacon, cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
7. Garnish with chives or green onions if desired. Serve warm.

how to serve St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato

Serve on a plate while warm. Add a side of fruit or a green salad for color. Use fresh chives or green onions to give a festive green look.

how to store St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato

Cool the potato and toppings. Put them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm, or microwave in short bursts until heated.

tips to make St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato

• Use a fork to test the sweet potato for doneness. It should be soft all the way through.
• Cook bacon ahead and store in the fridge to save time.
• If you like runny yolks, cook the eggs last and assemble right away.
• Use a sharp cheese for good melting and flavor.

variation (if any)

• Make it vegetarian: skip bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
• Try different cheeses like pepper jack or mozzarella.
• Add avocado or salsa for a fresh twist.

FAQs

Q: Can I bake sweet potatoes faster?
A: You can microwave the sweet potato for 5–8 minutes, turning once, until soft. Finish in the oven if you want a crisper skin.

Q: Can I use turkey bacon?
A: Yes. Turkey bacon works fine. Cook it until it is crisp for the best texture.

Q: How do I keep the eggs from getting soggy?
A: Cook the eggs just before serving and place them on the potato right away. If you make them early, warm them briefly before topping.

Q: Can I prepare this for meal prep?
A: You can bake potatoes ahead and store them, but add eggs and cheese when reheating for best texture.

Conclusion

This St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato is easy, filling, and fun to make. For another green-themed breakfast idea that uses sweet potato, see Easy St Patrick’s Day Recipe: Green Eggs + Sweet Potato Hash.

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Sweet Potato

A warm and tasty breakfast featuring baked sweet potato topped with eggs, bacon, and cheese, perfect for a festive start to your day.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 500

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato baked until tender
• 2 eggs cooked to your liking
• 4 slices bacon cooked until crispy
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your choice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chives or green onions for garnish (optional)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Poke holes in the sweet potato with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
3. While the sweet potato is baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into small pieces.
4. In the same skillet, prepare the eggs to your liking (scrambled, fried, etc.).

Assembly

1. Once the sweet potato is cooked, cut it open and fluff the inside with a fork.
2. Top the sweet potato with the cooked eggs, bacon, cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Garnish with chives or green onions if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve with a side of fruit or a green salad for color. Cool the potato and toppings and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.