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Sweet Potato, Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tacos topped with cheese in a cast iron skillet.
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4.43 from 7 votes

Sweet Potato, Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Sweet Potato, Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tacos are a dream come true for taco lovers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Eggs, Tacos + Tostadas
Cuisine: Southwest
Keyword: bacon, breakfast tacos, sweet potatoes, tacos
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas, charred on a gas stove burner or microwaved until warm
  • cilantro, cheese, salsa and hot sauce for serving

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe dish, place the peeled and halved sweet potato cut side down. Add in a 1/4 cup of water and cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Make a couple slits in the plastic wrap with a knife then microwave for 3-4 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender, but not thoroughly cooked. Remove from the dish and dice.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Using kitchen scissors, cut the uncooked bacon (over the skillet) into small strips and let them fall in. Use a wooden spoon to separate the bacon pieces into an even layer and let them cook until crisp, about 4-5 minutes. You can also wait to dice the bacon after it's cooked if you prefer.
  • Remove the bacon from the skillet onto a plate lined with paper towels. Remove the bacon grease from the pan leaving 2 teaspoons behind to cook the sweet potato and eggs in.
  • Add in the diced sweet potato, chili powder and cumin. Sauté for approximately 2 minutes or until the sweet potato is cooked through. Remove the sweet potato from the skillet onto the plate with the bacon.
  •  Add the egg mixture to the skillet, adding a little more of the bacon grease if needed, and scramble the eggs. Just before the eggs are set add in the bacon, sweet potato and shredded cheese.
  • Once the cheese has melted serve in the charred or warmed corn tortillas, topped with cilantro, more cheese, salsa and hot sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g