Happy Meatless Monday! Hope some of you are enjoying a day off today for Columbus Day. I am sharing one of my new favorite morning creations today-Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet. I kind of envisioned this after seeing a picture of a huge plate of hash browns and eggs. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so let’s do it better! It’s so easy to bump up the nutrition in a classic breakfast dish by adding in sweet potatoes so that’s just what I did.
Please join Tina and I to check out all of the yummy Meatless creations today. It would be great if you all checked out some of the other blogs and recipes too. Thanks!
I decided to make these in individual sized cast iron skillets (amazon link) which worked out perfectly however you can easily make them in a large sized skilled and even in muffin tins. I’ve prepared them all 3 ways. I just love the cute presentation of the mini skillets. I think it’s great for holiday guests too.
Ingredients
- For Sweet Potato crust:
- 1 sweet potato-shredded skin on
- 1 egg -beaten
- 1/4 c cheddar cheese
- For the eggs:
- 5 eggs
- splash of milk
- 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
- 1/2 c chopped red & yellow peppers
- 1/2 c cheese
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Coat skillet with oil
- Combine sweet potato, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of cheese
- Distribute evenly into 2 pans (or 1 large)
- Bake for 20 min to create a crust
- Meanwhile, beat together eggs, milk & cheese in small bowl
- chop veggies
- Remove skillet from over
- Add 1/2 of veggies to each skillet
- Pour in eggs & cheese
- Return to oven and bake until fluffy about 15 min
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This recipe makes 2 individual skillets (2 servings). You can also use a large skillet but depending on size may need to double the recipe. I’ve also made these in muffin tins and individually wrapped them to eat throughout the week.
You can easily switch up the veggies and even add in some other proteins if you have some meat eaters in your house.
It’s easy to prep the veggies the night before and pop them in the oven if you have relatives visiting for the holidays. Eggs are not limited to breakfast! They also warm up really well for leftovers in the morning if you make them for dinner.
While at one of the popular salad chains recently, I decided I needed to have one of these veggie choppers they were using. Total game changer!
I loved this breakfast! It kept me full for hours and I’m excited to keep making it with lots of variations.
Have you tried Sweet Potatoes for breakfast?
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I love a good sweet potato hash for breakfast. So good! Happy Monday!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Butternut Squash Cranberry Salad {GF, Paleo, Vegan, Low Cal}
Thanks! I am about to go eat the leftovers now!
I love hearty breakfast! Anything with eggs and veggies have my vote. This looks great, too bad I don’t have off for Columbus Day today, otherwise this would definitely be on my menu!
Melissa recently posted…Pumpkin Hemp Heart Granola
Thanks! I love eggs for breakfast too
I love the sweet potato crust! Delicious!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…2015 Chicago Marathon Weekend : We #OwnChicago!
It is really yummy!
How yummy! I need those baby skillets in my life. So cute!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Weekend Photo Dump – Type A Blog Conference
I’ve used them 3 times already don’t know how I didn’t have them before 🙂
i’ve definitely seen a few potato crusts lately, but never one made with sweet potatoes, which i’d much prefer. this looks to me like a primo choice for breakfast for dinner!
grace recently posted…poultry panacea
Thanks! I prefer the sweet potatoes too and I ate mine for dinner as well. Thanks for stopping by!
Looks so good! I have to get back to making breakfasts like that!
Michelle recently posted…Happy Birthday to Me!
I love breakfast and I often eat it for dinner too 🙂
I don’t eat eggs, but these make me wish that I did! And I love the little individual skillets. What a cool idea. Maybe once that VeganEgg is available…:-)
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Pumpkin Maple Blondies. Vegan and Gluten Free
hmm lol! Eggs and cheese are why I am not a vegan 🙂
You and Renee were on the same wavelength today! Love it! This sounds delicious! happy Meatless Monday friend!
Tina Muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Butternut Squash Fries
I do love a good breakfast!
Ooh this looks pretty as a picture. Well it is a picture but you know what I mean!
Smitha @ Running with SD Mom recently posted…#MeatlessMonday – Spinach & #HempHearts Soup & @ManitobaHarvest #GIVEAWAY
Thanks it was really yummy!
YUM! We love to mix together cubed sweet potato or butternut squash and mix with peppers, onions, greens, and top with an egg. This is like that but with cheese so I bet the girls would love it even more I will have to give it a try. Maybe tonight if it’s a Brinner night!
Sarah recently posted…Freshen Up Fall Salad
I love breakfast for dinner too!
This looks so delicious! I love the idea of making them in individual skillets. Is the garnish on top tomato?
Chaitali recently posted…Wine and Dine Half Marathon training – week 14
Yes just a little tomato on top! I love the roasted tomato taste
I’m always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes. I’ll definitely have to give your skillet a try!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon Training Log – Week 5
They were great in there hope you enjoy!
Since I eat omelets quite often for lunch, I could see me making this for lunch! Saving…
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…The Chicago Marathon: it’s a spectacle!
Thanks! I eat them for dinner a lot too. I just ate the leftovers 🙂
I have not tried sweet potatoes for breakfast- what a great idea & I love the presentation!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…Repeat after me, it is hunting season!
Thanks so much! Hope you check it out. It’s really a great combo
This looks super delish. I am all about sweet potatoes.
Marcia recently posted…Chicago Marathon Spectator Report
Thanks me too!
Mmm I love skillet meals!! And breakfast food. And sweet potatoes.
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Yoga soul snack: if not now, then when?
lol what’s not to like?!
YUM YUM!! This looks like a delicious and FILLING breakfast! I like a meal where I am not hungry for the next few hours.
Maureen recently posted…5 Reasons to Love Butternut Squash
Me too!!
Yum! The sweet potato crust is so creative, and I love the mini cast iron skillets – too cute!
Laura @ This Runner’s Recipes recently posted…Marathon Monday: Marathon Recovery
Thanks they worked perfectly!
salivating… I love sweet potatoes!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Milwaukee Half Training Weeks 5 & 6
Thanks! I hope you give it a try it was a great combo
I am ALL about sweet potatoes, have to give this a try!
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Coconut Creamed Spinach {Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo}
Thanks! Me too!
Oh I know this is ON POINT! I love sweet potatoes and eggs and this is RIGHT up my alley. YUMMY!!!!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…4 Effective Ways To Recover From An Intense Workout
It was sooo good!
Looks good! Love the little skillets!
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Top Ten Reasons Moms Make Good Ragnar Teammates
Thanks me too! I’ve used them 4 times already 🙂
It would’ve never thought of doing a “sweet potato crust”. Sounds delish!
Cristina recently posted…Raise Your Hand! VolunteerSpot Has Your Back
Thanks! It was yummy
Oh this looks amazing!! This would be perfect for after a long run! I’m always loving any kind of eggs and potatoes after a long run!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…MCM Training Recap–Week 14
Yes definitely! I ate it for dinner also 🙂
Oh, I love this! I have one of those skillets that I use every day. Guess I need to get another one to make this recipe — or dig out my larger one which I know I have somewhere ….
Coco recently posted…2015 Army Ten Miler Recap
The little skillets are great! I am finding lots of use for them
Those veggie choppers are awesome!
And this recipe sounds really good! I may make them in the muffin tins to eat during the week!
Jenn recently posted…week in review: 10.4 – 10.10
The muffin tins were great too! The veggie chopper is awesome can’t believe I waited so long to get one
This sounds tasty. I like sweet potatoes but never think about it for breakfast.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…How Disney made their stay more Magical
Yes they are great for breakfast too!
I love sweat potatoes and eggs for breakfast… or for dinner. Often when my husband is gone I have Breakfast for dinner so I will save this recipe.
Hollie recently posted…5 Ways to Get Fit with your Kids
Thanks! I do that too my son loves it
This looks fantastic! I love the little pans! Is the texture of this dish like quiche or more like a fritatta?
Kelli recently posted…Weekly Wrap: My legs are tired
It’s more like a fritatta very light
This looks fantastic! I love the idea of a sweet potato crust!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Pumpkin Quinoa Chia Pudding [Recipe]
It was great! Hope you give it a try
The mini skillets are so cute! What a fun way to serve breakfast 🙂
Akaleistar recently posted…Cheap Chic: Hundreds of Money-Saving Hints to Create Your Own Great Look
I’ve never thought about Sweet Potato’s for breakfast, but this looks fabulous!!! If you lived near me, I would hire you as my chef, well that is if I could afford one, LOL
Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…Mountains, Amusement Parks, Pumpkin Patches and Lots of Fun
If I lived near you, I’d invite you over to cook with me 🙂
Of course this is right up my alley since it uses eggs! I love those mini cast iton skillets. I may have to get some for my kitchen!
Sandra Laflamme recently posted…The North Face Endurance Challenge Utah Pre-Race Recap (Part I)
I love eggs too! The mini skillets are amazing I’ve used them 3 times this week already and they are cheap. Enjoy
All over this! So much yum in this recipe! Love the mini skillets. Yes, perfect for holiday guests!!
Pinning and making!
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Thanks! Hope you enjoy and yes the mini skillets are awesome
Just between you and I. As much as I love pumpkin, I love sweet potatoes even more.
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Me too! Shh It will be our little secret 🙂
I love pumping up on Sweet Potatoes before my Marathon and this is a great recipe:)
Ilka@ilkasblog.com recently posted…Candy Corn Trail Mix
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it!
Looks delicious! I love eggs! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Me too and I did! 🙂
This looks fantastic! I gotta try this recipe, and love the skillets!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…The Wall Cycling Studio Visit and Interview
The skillets were amazing I’ve already used them a few times this week