This recipe for stuffed sweet potatoes combines cottage cheese and homemade baked beans for a savory breakfast that is both filling and nutritious. It’s a high protein breakfast option that offers a delightful twist on traditional breakfast dishes.
Perfect for lazy mornings, this breakfast bake is a yummy comfort food that can be prepared with easy cooking recipes in mind. It’s an excellent choice for anyone looking for healthy breakfast ideas that are simple to make.
Easy Cottage Cheese & Bean Breakfast Bake
These crispy baked sweet potatoes are filled with a delicious mixture of cottage cheese and baked beans, making them a satisfying and nutritious start to your day. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup homemade baked beans
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes and poke holes in them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tender.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, baked beans, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, carefully slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Spoon the cottage cheese and bean mixture into each sweet potato.
- Add Cheese: If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the stuffed sweet potatoes.
- Bake Again: Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 stuffed sweet potatoes
- Calories: 280kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
