Sweet Potato Breakfast Bake for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 large sweet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cubed
• 1 onion (12 ounces), chopped
• 1 large bell pepper (12 ounces), chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
• 8 eggs (1 cup)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, black beans, corn, and green chiles. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
3. Spread the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the vegetables are tender.
6. Sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top and bake for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Fat: 12 grams
• Protein: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Fiber: 10 grams
• Sugar: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• A savory and satisfying breakfast bake packed with sweet potatoes, vegetables, eggs, and cheese.
• Ideal for serving a crowd at a brunch or holiday gathering.

User Comments:

Alice: "This bake was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet potatoes and eggs was unexpected but perfect." Bob: "I love that this dish is easy to make and can be customized with different vegetables and cheeses." Cathy: "The sweetness of the potatoes balanced out the spiciness of the green chiles perfectly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have black beans, you can substitute with any other canned bean, such as kidney beans or pinto beans.
• To make the bake vegetarian, omit the eggs and increase the vegetable content (e.g., add chopped mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach).
• Serve the bake with salsa, hot sauce, or your favorite breakfast condiments for extra flavor.