Sweet potatoes contain 400% more beta-carotene than carrots, but only release it when paired with fat like egg yolks.
Cheesy Baked Sweet Potatoes with Fried Egg
Indulge in a cozy dinner that brings together the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes and the rich creaminess of melted cheese, all crowned with a perfectly fried egg. This delightful dish combines the heartiness of roasted spuds with gooey goodness, making it a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again. Get ready to dig in and enjoy every bite of this flavor-packed comfort food!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Parsley or herbs of your choice
- Sweet potato(s) (1 or 2 per person depending on size and hunger)can replace with ham or smoked tofu for protein
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Grated cheese (comté or parmesan)
- Egg(s)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- Maple syrup
- Olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Smoked paprika
- Salt, pepper
- Spicy oil or paprika oil (optional)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the sweet potato, poke it with a fork, then cook it whole in the microwave for 7 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through. It should be very soft.
- 2
Cut it in half lengthwise.
- 3
On a baking sheet with parchment paper, sprinkle a thin layer of cheese, add a drizzle of oil, and bake for 2-3 minutes at 180°C to preheat and slightly melt the cheese.
- 4
Place the sweet potato halves, flesh side up, on the melted cheese. Cover with parchment paper and press down with the bottom of a glass to form a thin patty.
- 5
Season (salt, pepper, smoked paprika), add a thin drizzle of maple syrup, oil, and then a first layer of cheese. The cheese traps the maple syrup: it caramelizes without burning.
- 6
Add a second layer of cheese and bake at 210-220°C for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- 7
Cook the egg separately.
- 8
Serve the sweet potato (turned or not, depending on your preference, I find the turned side more delicious), add the egg, a drizzle of paprika oil, and chopped herbs.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pierce sweet potatoes 8-12 times before microwaving to prevent steam buildup that can cause explosive rupturing at 212°F internal temperature.technique8-12 pierces
- ✓Pre-melt cheese at 180°C for 2-3 minutes to create a foundation that prevents sweet potato moisture from making the bottom soggy during final baking.technique180°C for 2-3 minutes
- ✓Layer maple syrup between cheese layers because cheese acts as a heat barrier, allowing syrup to caramelize at 300°F without burning at higher oven temperatures.ingredient
- ✓Increase oven temperature from 180°C to 210-220°C for final baking to achieve Maillard browning on cheese surface while sweet potato interior stays at optimal 185°F.timing210-220°C
- ✓Press sweet potato halves with glass bottom to create 1/2-inch thick patties, maximizing surface area for cheese adhesion and reducing cooking time by 30%.technique1/2-inch thickness
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sweet potatoes contain 400% more beta-carotene than carrots, but only release it when paired with fat like egg yolks.
Cheesy Baked Sweet Potatoes with Fried Egg
Indulge in a cozy dinner that brings together the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes and the rich creaminess of melted cheese, all crowned with a perfectly fried egg. This delightful dish combines the heartiness of roasted spuds with gooey goodness, making it a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again. Get ready to dig in and enjoy every bite of this flavor-packed comfort food!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Parsley or herbs of your choice
- Sweet potato(s) (1 or 2 per person depending on size and hunger)can replace with ham or smoked tofu for protein
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Grated cheese (comté or parmesan)
- Egg(s)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- Maple syrup
- Olive oil
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- Smoked paprika
- Salt, pepper
- Spicy oil or paprika oil (optional)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the sweet potato, poke it with a fork, then cook it whole in the microwave for 7 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through. It should be very soft.
- 2
Cut it in half lengthwise.
- 3
On a baking sheet with parchment paper, sprinkle a thin layer of cheese, add a drizzle of oil, and bake for 2-3 minutes at 180°C to preheat and slightly melt the cheese.
- 4
Place the sweet potato halves, flesh side up, on the melted cheese. Cover with parchment paper and press down with the bottom of a glass to form a thin patty.
- 5
Season (salt, pepper, smoked paprika), add a thin drizzle of maple syrup, oil, and then a first layer of cheese. The cheese traps the maple syrup: it caramelizes without burning.
- 6
Add a second layer of cheese and bake at 210-220°C for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- 7
Cook the egg separately.
- 8
Serve the sweet potato (turned or not, depending on your preference, I find the turned side more delicious), add the egg, a drizzle of paprika oil, and chopped herbs.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pierce sweet potatoes 8-12 times before microwaving to prevent steam buildup that can cause explosive rupturing at 212°F internal temperature.technique8-12 pierces
- ✓Pre-melt cheese at 180°C for 2-3 minutes to create a foundation that prevents sweet potato moisture from making the bottom soggy during final baking.technique180°C for 2-3 minutes
- ✓Layer maple syrup between cheese layers because cheese acts as a heat barrier, allowing syrup to caramelize at 300°F without burning at higher oven temperatures.ingredient
- ✓Increase oven temperature from 180°C to 210-220°C for final baking to achieve Maillard browning on cheese surface while sweet potato interior stays at optimal 185°F.timing210-220°C
- ✓Press sweet potato halves with glass bottom to create 1/2-inch thick patties, maximizing surface area for cheese adhesion and reducing cooking time by 30%.technique1/2-inch thickness