Description
A cozy and satisfying dish combining tender sweet potatoes, fluffy eggs, sautéed vegetables, and melty cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for greasing
- Optional: cooked sausage or bacon for added protein
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a skillet, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 6 eggs and 1 cup of milk until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Layer the diced sweet potatoes in the greased baking dish, then spread the sautéed onion and bell pepper over the sweet potatoes. If using cooked sausage or bacon, sprinkle it on top.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture over the layered vegetables and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm topped with fresh herbs, or with a side of salad, steamed vegetables, or toast. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 210mg