Sweet Potato Skillet (2024)

Jul 21, 2023 · 56 Comments

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This sweet potato skillet is a delicious combination of healthy ingredients. It's a hearty meal that will leave you feeling satisfied. With pan-fried sweet potatoes and crisp bacon, the sweet and salty flavor combination is addicting.

Whether it's a comforting weeknight dinner or a show-stopping brunch addition, this easy-to-make healthy breakfast skillet is perfect for anyone.

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Why You'll Love Sweet Potato Skillet

Contrast and Texture- Sweet potatoes have a natural, creamy sweetness, while bacon adds a crisp, savory, salty flavor. Combining these two tastes creates a well-balanced and satisfying dish.
Comfort Food- Sweet potato skillet with bacon is often considered a comfort food. The warm, hearty nature of the dish can evoke feelings of nostalgia and coziness, making it a favorite for many people.
Nutritional Benefits- Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while bacon provides protein and fats. Combining the two ingredients can create a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Versatility- You can customize this sweet potato skillet to suit various dietary preferences. You can add other vegetables, spices, or herbs to enhance the flavors and make it your own.

Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet: Variations and Additions

Variations

Use sausage as a substitute for the bacon. I like Jimmie Dean Natural Pork Sausage.
Swap the pork bacon for turkey bacon to make a sweet potato turkey skillet.
Swap out the sweet potatoes for another potato (like Yukon Gold).
Add different veggies, or use what you have on hand. Kale, spinach, sliced mushrooms, etc., will all increase the nutritional value!

Additions

Spices- Add your favorite hot sauce or spices to tailor this sweet potato skillet recipe to your preferences. Ground cumin, smoked paprika, rosemary, or thyme would all be tasty additions.
Shredded Cheese- Top this breakfast skillet with your favorite shredded cheese if you can have dairy.
Herbs- Add some fresh chopped chives or cilantro before serving.
Avocado- Sliced avocados add a lovely texture and healthy fats.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Some readers like to parboil the sweet potatoes and then fry them - it speeds up the cooking process.

Use a 12-inch skillet! A smaller one will overcrowd the sweet potatoes, causing your food to cook slowly and unevenly. I prefer cast iron for this recipe, but stainless steel works fine.

You can place a lid on your skillet before baking to help the eggs cook faster and more thoroughly if you don't care for runny eggs, but it isn't required.

What To Serve With A Sweet Potato Breakfast

Artisan Gluten-Free Bread or Buckwheat Bread
Gluten-Free Biscuits
Gluten-Free Pancakes
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt
Coconut Matcha Latte
Almond Flour Muffins or Almond Flour Banana Muffins

Or how about some of these delicious Paleo Pancakes from Noshtastic?!

This recipe was originally published inSeptember 2014. Blog post and recipe card updated to include better instructions and notes in July 2023.