Loaded Baked Breakfast Sweet Potato High-Protein
This Loaded Baked Breakfast Sweet Potato is a savory, high-protein meal with baked sweet potatoes, Greek yogurt, scrambled eggs, ground turkey sausage, shredded cheese, and chives. Prep the ingredients ahead for a hearty, satisfying breakfast that’s easy to reheat and customize on busy mornings.
This Loaded Baked Breakfast Sweet Potato is a delicious way to enjoy a high-protein breakfast that is naturally sweet with baked sweet potatoes. This sweet potato recipe is loaded with your favorite breakfast foods, including Greek yogurt, scrambled eggs, ground turkey sausage, shredded cheese, and chives for a savory morning meal. The best part is you can prep all the ingredients in a batch and keep them in the fridge so you can warm them up to enjoy a hearty breakfast on busy mornings, which really sets this recipe apart. It’s similar to a sweet potato hash but more convenient and emotionally satisfying, in my opinion.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber and one of my favorite vegetables I’ve been eating for years that is easy to digest. Combined with the ground turkey with maple sausage seasonings, including rosemary, sage, and thyme. It’s a classic flavor I could seriously eat everything single day and is super easy to customize.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Breakfast Sweet Potato Recipe
- High-Protein Power: With 30 grams of protein, it’ll keep you satisfied and ready to tackle the day.
- Simple, Everyday Ingredients: Nothing fancy here—just easy, wholesome ingredients you probably already have.
- Savory and Delicious: Creamy, cheesy, and hearty with flavors that make breakfast something to look forward to.
- Make It Your Own: You can easily swap in your favorite toppings to mix things up.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best loaded breakfast sweet potatoes:
Sweet Potato: No sweet potato? A baked russet or even a Yukon gold works great too.
Plain Greek Yogurt: Swap in cottage cheese or sour cream for that creamy tang.
Eggs: If you’re out of whole eggs, egg whites or even a tofu scramble make a good substitute.
Ground Turkey: Use ground chicken, pork sausage, or even a plant-based sausage alternative.
Cheddar Cheese: Mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese, or a dairy-free cheese will all do the trick.
Green Onion: No green onion? Try chives, parsley, or even a little finely diced red onion.
How to Make My Protein Baked Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making my easy breakfast sweet potato recipe. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Bake your Sweet Potato
Rinse and dry a sweet potato. Cut it in half and spread 1/2 teaspoon of light olive oil on the flesh side of both halves. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt
HOW TO BAKE SWEET POTATO HALVES IN THE OVEN:
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes flesh-side-down on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes or until fork tender.
HOW TO BAKE SWEET POTATO HALVES IN THE AIR FRYER:
Place the sweet potatoes flesh-side-down on a piece of parchment paper and cut the parchment paper about 1 inch wider than the sweet potatoes. (If you have too much excess parchment paper, the blowing air in the air fryer will blow the paper edges over the sweet potatoes.) Air fry at 380°F for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 2: Brown the Ground Turkey Sausage
Bring a skillet to medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of light olive oil and 1 pound of ground turkey. Break it up with a spatula and sprinkle in the 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, ground sage, rosemary, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon maple extract (optional). Continue to stir occasionally until the meat is no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Step 3: Scramble the Eggs
Bring a skillet to low/medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of butter. Then add 2 eggs and 3 dashes of salt. Stir everything gently with a silicone or rubber spatula, keeping the heat low so the eggs stay nice and fluffy. Cook until just set and still a little shiny.
Step 4: Assemble the Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Place one sweet potato half on a plate and fluff the center with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of greek yogurt, 1 scrambled egg, a big scoop of turkey sausage, 1-2 ounces shredded cheese, and diced green onion. Serve warm and dig in!
Expert Recipe Tips
Bake Ahead to Save Time: Bake the sweet potato the night before so breakfast comes together in minutes.
Melt That Cheese: If you want perfectly melty cheese, pop the potato under the broiler for a couple of minutes or in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
Season as You Go: Add a little salt and pepper to each layer to bring out the flavors.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
- Add Veggies for Color: Toss in sautéed spinach, mushrooms, broccoli or bell peppers for a veggie boost.
- Pair It With Fresh Fruit: A bowl of berries or some avocado slices balances the savory flavors perfectly.
- Spice It Up: Add a drizzle of hot sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Add a Crunch: Top with crispy bacon, nuts, or pumpkin seeds for extra texture.
- Make It a Breakfast Bowl: Scoop out the sweet potato and serve it layered in a bowl with all the toppings.
- Toast on the Side: Pair it with a slice of whole-grain or sourdough toast for a heartier meal.
- Top the Baked Sweet Potato with Salsa: A spoonful of salsa adds a fresh, zesty kick.
Do you love sweet potatoes? Check out more of my easy and nutritious sweet potato recipes:
Loaded High-Protein Breakfast Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 teaspoon light olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon green onion (chopped)
Ground Turkey Sausage:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon maple extract
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dry a sweet potato. Cut it in half and spread 1/2 teaspoon of light olive oil on the flesh side of both halves. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea saltBAKE IN THE OVEN METHOD:Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes flesh-side-down on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes or until fork tender.BAKE IN THE AIR FRYER METHOD: Place the sweet potatoes flesh-side-down on a piece of parchment paper and cut the parchment paper about 1 inch wider than the sweet potatoes. (If you have too much excess parchment paper, the blowing air in the air fryer will blow the paper edges over the sweet potatoes.) Air fry at 380°F for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.
- Bring a skillet to medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of light olive oil and 1 pound of ground turkey. Break it up with a spatula and sprinkle in the 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, ground sage, rosemary, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon maple extract (optional). Continue to stir occasionally until the meat is no longer pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- Bring a skillet to low/medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of butter. Then add 2 eggs and 3 dashes of salt. Stir everything gently with a silicone or rubber spatula, keeping the heat low so the eggs stay nice and fluffy. Cook until just set and still a little shiny.
- Place one sweet potato half on a plate and fluff the center with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of greek yogurt, 1 scrambled egg, a big scoop of turkey sausage, 1-2 ounces shredded cheese, and diced green onion. Serve warm and dig in!
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Nutrition
This recipe has been reviewed by a healthcare professional for its nutritional balance and alignment with healthy eating principles.
I had seen something like this once, but didn’t have the confidence I could make it myself, thanks for the recipie! I love it!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
You’re so welcome, Harry! 🙂
My husband doesn’t normally like sweet potatoes but he loved these! And the seasoning on the ground turkey made it taste just like sausage.
Hi Hannah, thank you so much for the review! I’m so glad your husband liked them, too 🙂
This recipe has become my new favorite breakfast and lunch! I hope you enjoy it, too 🙂