Sweet Potato Egg Nests

Name: Sweet Potato Egg Nests
Ingredients: 1 small/medium sweet potato (peeled); 2 small eggs; 1-2 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper

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These Sweet Potato Egg Nests are a fun and easy way to start your day! Made with just a few simple ingredients, they are perfect for breakfast or brunch. If you are looking for a way to change up your breakfast routine then this is the recipe for you.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Sweet Potato Egg Nests are healthy and easy to make.
They are also a fun and unique way to enjoy eggs.
These simple nests are also always a hit with kids and picky eaters.

Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make these sweet potato nests. You may already have all of these ingredients on hand already, but if not you only need to make one quick trip to the local grocery store so that you can make this simple recipe.

sweet potato, peeled
small eggs
olive oil
salt and pepper

Equipment

While making this recipe is super simple, you will need a few kitchen tools to help you make it. You may already have these tools on hand, but if not, you can easily pick them up online or at your big box store.

spiralizer
large pot
parchment paper
baking sheet

How to Make Sweet Potato Egg Nests

Making these sweet potato egg nests are simple. Just follow these instructions below and you will have a tasty and healthy breakfast that your family will rave about in no time at all.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
Spiralized sweet potatoes are easy to make using a spiralizer or even easier, purchase spiralized sweet potatoes in the produce section of your market.
Blanch the sweet potato curls in boiling water for about 4-5 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water, and pat dry.
Toss blanched spirals with olive oil
Arrange the spirals on parchment paper on a baking sheet into a nest shape with an indentation in the center where the egg will go. Bake for about 8-9 minutes.
Remove the nests from the oven and crack an egg into the center of each nest. Place in the oven again and bake for about 3 minutes or until the egg white turns opaque but the yolk is still soft.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and enjoy warm!

Storage

These sweet potato nests can be stored in an airtight container and placed in the fridge for 2-3 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, simply reheat them in the oven at 350ºF/180ºC for 3-4 minutes.

Pro Tips

Here are a few tips to make sure that this recipe turns out perfectly for you.

Make sure to blanch the sweet potato spirals before baking them.
You also need to make sure that you dry the sweet potatoes well so that they do not become soggy in the oven. Pat them dry with paper towels or with a clean dish towel.
If you don’t have parchment paper to line your baking sheet you can use a silicone baking mat also.
Be careful not to overcook the eggs. You want the whites to be cooked through but the yolks should still be soft.
If you don’t have a spiralizer on hand, you can purchase spiralized sweet potatoes in the produce department of most grocery stores.
If you are feeding a large crowd, you can easily double or triple this recipe.

FAQs

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.

When is sweet potato season?

While you can find sweet potatoes at your local grocery store year-round, in the United States, sweet potatoes are typically in season from September through December.

How do you choose a good sweet potato?

When choosing a sweet potato, you want to make sure that it is firm and doesn’t have any bruises. The skin should be smooth with no blemishes.

What can I use instead of sweet potatoes?

If you are not a fan of sweet potatoes or if you are looking for a lower carb option, you can use zucchini noodles.