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Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Egg (under 30 Minutes)

A perfectly filling and nutritious breakfast, this Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Egg is a satisfying solution to the age-old question: “What should I have for breakfast?”

Sweet potato and eggs in a skillet with a sprinkle of micro greens on a wooden board and forks and a small bowl of salt on the side.

This skillet hash is a blend of savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. It’s sure to become a new favorite!

Both delicious, nutritious, and paleo, a sweet potato and egg hash fits in one skillet and loads in the benefits from all of the veggies in this recipe. 

It’s breakfast time, and there’s a new egg recipe on the table!

This sweet potato breakfast hash is a great solution when you want to switch things up for breakfast. With a cast iron skillet loaded with whole eggs and the sweet-savory flavor of sweet potatoes, this hash can start off a busy week with a filling breakfast. This simple recipe might just make you fall in love with skillet recipes. It’s a great way to have a healthy breakfast and of course, any recipe with easy eggs is the best way to start the day. There’s barely any meal prep to be done: you can just cut up the potatoes, sprinkle eggs with salt, and pepper, and you’ll be done.

Key Ingredients

Sweet potato egg breakfast skillet ingredients with labels- sweet potato, red bell pepper, eggs, salt, olive oil, onion, bacon, and watercress.

Bacon: This savory ingredient adds a crispy texture and salty flavor to the dish. Use turkey for a healthier option.

Sweet potatoes: These tasty tubers can also be substituted for gold potatoes.

Olive oil: A healthy oil is perfect for preparing sweet potatoes and adds a rich flavor to any dish. Use your favorite brand.

Yellow onion: This is the perfect savory ingredient that adds depth. 

Red bell pepper: Adding a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, can also be substituted for an orange bell pepper.

Eggs: Use large-size eggs.

Sea salt: Naturally enhances the flavors of the dish and adds that touch of saltiness!

Watercress: Fresh and slightly bitter, this green gives a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make a Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Egg (under 30 Minutes)

Step 1: Cook bacon

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in the bacon and cook until the edges begin to brown.

A black skillet with bacon bits cooking.

Step 2: Add sweet potato

Add in the olive oil and chopped sweet potato; stir and cook until the potato is tender (7-8 minutes)

Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Step 3: Add veggies and cook

Add in the onion, bell pepper, and salt. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.

A black skillet with a wooden spoon red pepper and sweet potatoes.

Step 4: Form wells and crack eggs

Form 3-4 wells among the ingredients in the skillet. Crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the egg whites have set, but the yolks are still runny.

Sweet potato and eggs in a skillet with a sprinkle of micro greens on a wooden board and forks and a small bowl of salt on the side.

Step 5: Garnish and serve

Add fresh watercress and serve.

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Expert Tips

  • To avoid getting eggshells in the skillet with the eggs, first crack each egg into a small bowl, then pour into the skillet. One egg at a time works best.
  • To make this dish extra flavorful, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce.
  • When meal prepping, you can make this dish extra filling by adding cooked quinoa or brown rice to your daily portions!

How to store Sweet Potato Skillet Hash

  • This skillet hash stores well in a covered container in the refrigerator. It’s good for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this dish ahead of time? 

Yes! You can add this dish to your weekly meal planning by making it ahead of time (leaving out the watercress) and then adding in fresh watercress every single day. It’s a great meal solution when you’re counting your macros.

Are sweet potatoes good for breakfast?

Sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and vitamins, perfect for starting your day the right way. This sweet potato breakfast skillet can be a great source of energy for your body.

Sweet potato and eggs in a skillet with silver forks and a sprinkle of micro greens on a wooden board.

Check out some more of these egg recipes:

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Sweet potato and eggs in a skillet with a sprinkle of micro greens on a wooden board and forks and a small bowl of salt on the side.

Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet with Egg (under 30 Minutes)

Sweet Potato Egg Skillet can be served any time of day. Although sweet potatoes in this dish could be replaced with other kinds of potatoes, keep in mind the health benefits do change.
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Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings3
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • watercress

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until edges begin to brown.
    2 slices turkey bacon,
    A black skillet with bacon bits cooking.
  • Add in olive oil and sweet potato; stir and cook until the potato is tender (7-8 minutes).
    2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 sweet potato,
    Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in onion, bell pepper, and salt; stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
    ½ yellow onion,, 1 red bell pepper,, ½ tsp sea salt
    A black skillet with a wooden spoon red pepper and sweet potatoes.
  • Form 3-4 wells. Crack an egg into each well. Cover and cook until the egg whites and is just set but the yolks are still runny.
    3 large eggs
    Sweet potatoes and red bell peppers with cracked raw eggs in a black skillet.
  • Add in fresh watercress and serve.
    watercress
    Sweet potato and eggs in a skillet with silver forks and a sprinkle of micro greens on a wooden board.

Notes

  • Use large eggs. 
  • Substitute sweet potatoes for gold potatoes. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12167IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
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