Sometimes simple is best. Actually, most times.
In life and in recipes, keeping it simple definitely has its perks.
There’s nothing fancy about this, but I find it’s the 3-ingredient, 15-minute recipes that my family requests over and over, and that people tend to make.
Consider this your get-out-of-dinner-jail free card when you’ve had one of those no planning at all days and it’s 9:30pm on a school night and you still haven’t fed the crew. Whoops, it happens.
Or it makes an easy, effortless brunch dish without any fuss or hassle.
It’s a satisfying vegetarian meal if you’re trying to eat less meat or great if you’re vegetarian by accident that day. You know, you have absolutely nothing in your fridge or pantry but manage to scrounge up a potato, a few eggs, and some cheese. Awesome, you can make it.
Microwave one sweet potato on high for about 8 minutes, or until soft and done. Cut it into thin rounds and place them in a skillet. I didn’t peel mine (fiber is a good thing), but peel if you wish.
Top with 4 eggs and a handful of mozzarella. If you have fontina, goat cheese, or another favorite smooth-melting cheese, that would be lovely. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a couple pinches of smoked paprika or your favorite seasoning.
Broil on high for about 3 minutes. Keep an incredibly close eye on your skillet and don’t leave the kitchen or start multitasking with another project. In literally 3 minutes time, it’s ready.
Cooking eggs under the broiler is my favorite way. It’s incredibly fast and they cook evenly. Ssometimes when pan-frying eggs, the whites are done before the yolks really set or there’s a random runny white section that doesn’t want to cook through. The broiler solves all that.
It’s easy, inexpensive, comfort food that’s fairly healthy, all things considered. You can add some diced veggies on top to work in extra color, texture, and nutrients. In the past I’ve used diced bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, corn, asparagus, leeks, peas, and edamame. They all work.
The sweet potatoes are soft and tender, and make the perfect base for the warm eggs and gooey melted cheese.
Ready in 15 minutes from start to finish, uses one skillet, and always clean plates when I make it.
Can’t beat it.
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Sweet Potato and Mozzarella Egg Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large sweet potato
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, substitute with fontina, goat, or your favorite easy-melting cheese
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional (substitute with the seasoning of your choice)
- pinch salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Piece sweet potato with a fork a few times and cook in the microwave on high power for about 8 minutes, or until sweet potato is soft and done.
- While potato is cooking, preheat broiler to high setting and place oven rack on the highest or second highest level.
- Slice potato horizontally into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. I keep the skin on, remove it if preferred.
- Spray a non-stick skillet or enameled cast iron skillet with cooking spray and place potato rounds in the skillet in an even flat layer; some gaps are okay.
- Evenly crack the eggs over the potatoes.
- Evenly sprinkle with cheese.
- Evenly sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place skillet under broiler and broil for about 3 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is as browned as desired. I keep the door close the first 2 minutes and in the final minute, I keep the door open and am constantly readjusting the position of the skillet so that I can control what parts are getting the most intense heat from the broiler. Make sure to use a very trusty hot mitt.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately. Eggs are best warm and fresh. I serve with ketchup.
Nutrition
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This looks sooo amazing! I know what I’m having for dinner tomorrow!
We made this for dinner and loved it! A very easy, quick, and inexpensive dinner. Definitely a keeper. Thank you.
So glad it was a hit at your house! Thanks for LMK you tried it and enjoyed!
I was so excited to try this recipe for dinner tonight! However, I had major issues with the eggs cooking–or rather, not cooking. When I checked them after the 3 min broil (2 min door closed, 1 min open), they looked beautiful. But, when I went to serve them, there was a lot of liquid on the bottom of the pan-more than the potatoes should’ve given out, so I concluded it was undercooked egg whites. Bummer! So I stuck the whole pan back in the oven on bake (not broil because the cheese was already very brown). When the egg whites were finally cooked well enough, the yolks were solid. In the end, I think the flavored worked but obviously would’ve been better with runny yolks. Any ideas? I’m thinking that next time I’ll just fry the eggs and put them on top of the cooked sweet potatoes.
Cooking eggs can be a very delicate balance given your oven, your pan, i.e. cast iron or not, how big the pan is, how heavy it is, the conductivity, etc. All ovens, eggs, and pans are difference and you just have to play around with what works and it can be trial and error. Glad you enjoyed the flavor and thanks for trying the recipe!
Sounds yum! But I don’t have a microwave (and no interest in owning one).
So I was wondering what the best way is to heat up the sweet potatoes? Unless someone’s got a better idea, I think I will try to steam them on the stove for a few minutes (already sliced). I suppose if I’m not strapped for time, they could go in the oven, too (time?).
Steaming, boiling, or baking are all fine choices.
Major YUMness going on here!
Wow! I added mushrooms and kale, plus balsamic vinegar, spritzed on top with braggs sea kelp season. My measly sweet potatoe was put into a small cast iron skillet!
Thanks Avery!
gaileee
Glad you liked it!
I love all the GF recipes on your site! I’ve been GF for almost two months, and it’s such a change! Anyways, have you tried just using egg whites? Or do you always use eggs? Thank you!!
I see no reason to avoid the yolks so I don’t but if you wanted to just use egg whites you probably could.
Wow, what an intriguing combination! I’m definitely going to keep this in mind the next time I’m in a time crunch and forget to plan ahead for what to make for dinner :)
THis sounds amazing, I’m so excited to try it! We are doing a little experiment at my home for two weeks, gluten free. I love simple, too!!
That’s great that you’re GF for a couple weeks! Hope things go okay! I lived for 5+ yrs strictly GF and it’s a big transition but truly I do feel better without it :)
Looks delicious! Love sweet potatoes! Could this work in any other pot besides a skillet? I have several baking pans and pyrex and was hoping one of them could be used instead.
As long as it’s oven-safe and can withstand the high heat of the broiler, sure, go for it!
nice sweet/potato dishes :) i’m planning to replace my rice dishes with sweet/potato because they’re healthier. :)
I am really liking cheese with sweet potatoes these days! This made a great lunch yesterday–it comes together fast and is very tasty. I made a kale salad to go with it, so we felt like we had such a healthy meal. I thought I might try fontina but just ended up using the leftover mozzarella from the focaccia. I agree that the simple recipes are often the favorites–this is now one of ours!
Glad you enjoyed this one, Paula! And you were able to pair it with a nice salad, too. Between this and the focaccia, glad you were able to put your mozz to use, too :)
Boy Howdy simple is wonderful. Maybe I have been in a closet—or maybe I should a pantry since I am commenting on a food blog—but I don’t think I have
seen anything quite like this. I love breakfast food. This would be great for dinner too.
It’s great for brinner, yes :) (breakfast-for-dinner)
Something a tad different! I like it!
For a twist, I topped the sweet potatoes with a layer of cumin-spiced black beans before adding the eggs and used a mix of cheddar, jack, and cotijo. Kind of like huevos rancheros. Threw on a dollop of sour cream and called it bruch. Very nice.
The cumin-spiced black beans sounds like a great addition. Your whole dish sounds great!
I love simple and I love love love this!! I’m going to need an extra napkin. Swoon.
so excited to try this. i LOVE sweet potatoes and have been on quite the kick of them lately! thanks for this simple, quick yet DELICIOUS looking recipe
Enjoy & LMK how it goes!