A delicious and diabetes friendly sweet potato breakfast casserole filled with ham, eggs and cheese. Each serving has about 21gm carb and can be prepared the night before. Simply heat and enjoy!
This post originally published January 2015, now updated with new photos, pro tips and FAQ's.
Sweet potatoes for breakfast!! Yes, now you can enjoy them all day long with this one-dish meal. This sweet potato tots recipe is a tweak of my Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole Cups and is a super easy, nutritious meal the whole family will love!
If you need some different breakfast recipe ideas, look no further. Some of our blog favorites include Egg and Spinach Muffins, 100 Calorie Breakfast Casserole Muffins and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole Cups.
Why this recipe works:
- Uses frozen sweet potato tots for less prep time. Bonus: adds potassium and vitamin A!
- Ham and eggs add extra protein.
- Prep the night before for a healthy breakfast on the run!
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The main ingredients:
- Sweet potato tots- find these in the freezer section of your grocery
- Ham- I use pre-diced ham for convenience. Feel free to dice or chop your own if desired.
- Eggs- large or extra-large
- Half and half- may use whole milk or heavy cream as desired
- Cheese- choose your favorite. Sharp cheddar works well.
How to instructions:
- Step 1-Place sweet potato tots in an oven proof baking dish.
- Step 2- Sprinkle diced ham over sweet potato tots.
- Step 3-Pour eggs, cream and seasonings over.
- Step 4- Sprinkle cheese over then bake.
Expert tips:
- No need to thaw the sweet potato tots, they will fully cook in the oven.
- Make these as a muffin- see my post Sweet Potato Breakfast Cups.
- Baking time will vary based on pan size-bake until the eggs are set.
Looking for more breakfast ideas? Check out these recipes!
- 100 Calorie Breakfast Casserole Muffins
- 10 Best Diabetes Breakfast Ideas
- 15 Keto Low Carb Breakfasts That Will Make You A Morning Person
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Recipe
Sweet Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen sweet potato tots
- 1 cup 4 oz. diced ham
- 6 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons half & half
- ⅛ tsp. pepper
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Liberally grease a medium-size baking pan.
- Spread frozen tots into baking pan and top with diced ham.
- Combine remaining ingredients (except cheese) and beat slightly to combine.
- Pour eggs over ham and sweet potatoes.
- Top with cheese, if desired.
- Bake 50 minutes or until eggs are set.
Notes
Expert Tips
- No need to thaw the sweet potato tots, they will fully cook in the oven.
- Make these as a muffin- see my post Sweet Potato Breakfast Cups.
- Baking time will vary based on pan size-bake until the eggs are set.
Jestina H.
Sweet Potato Tots for Breakfast sounds delicious. I will be trying it out within the week.
Charlotte
Let me know what you think Jestina! Thanks for visiting Easyhealth Living.
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I love the look of this, it looks really appetizing! Keep them coming!
Janice
Thank for the idea have to try these out.
Charlotte
You are welcome and thanks for stopping by easyhealth living!
Tracey
I’ve made this twice now and my husband loves this!
Charlotte
Awesome!
Connie Louise Klein
This recipe was delicious! Even my husband liked it.