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Ham and Sweet Potato Scramble

Ham and Sweet Potato Scramble

Published: March 13, 2015 Last Updated: December 17, 2018

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Who loves  a good healthy breakfast recipe? We are taking scrambled eggs to a new level with this ham and sweet potato scramble.

Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs HERO - It is A Keeper

Hello. It’s Heather stopping by to share a yummy breakfast recipe with you this week.

Weekend breakfast is A THING in our house. During the week we eat oatmeal and granola most days but breakfast has its time to shine on the weekends. Most often we choose pancakes or waffles, but sometimes I want something different. Eggs are the common solution.Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs CONTENT - It is A Keeper

However, while my oldest son could eat eggs every day, I am not such a fan. I like my eggs scrambled with everything but the kitchen sink, like these smoked sausage and hash brown breakfast wraps. I wanted to add some more healthy breakfast recipes to our breakfast options so I started experimenting with eggs and fell in love with this ham and sweet potato scrambled egg.

Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs CONTENT - It is A KeeperIn my eyes it happened quite innocently. One moment I was thinking of my favorite diner meal – bacon, fried potatoes, and a side of rye toast, and the next moment my eyes landed on a beautiful orange sweet potato. I knew what the morning eggs would look like.

In my family’s eyes it wasn’t quite so innocent. They struggle with that beautiful orange sweet potato and were sure I was plotting their misery. They’ve learned the guinea pig status of a recipe testing family isn’t always in their favor. They have also learned that they need to at least give it a try, and they were pleasantly surprised.

Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs CONTENT - It is A KeeperI felt the sweet potatoes tasted just as sweet potatoey as usual but the man of the house said they “didn’t taste as sweet as sweet potatoes usually do”. The two boys agreed as the daughter wrinkled up her nose. Overall, ham and sweet potato scrambled eggs were a success, although I believe I will be cutting the recipe down to make them for myself more often than the whole family.Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs CONTENT - It is A Keeper

I love the sweet and salty combination of ham and sweet potatoes together. I know some of you might argue that ham isn’t the healthiest meat option but that’s why I use it in moderation. This recipe takes only 1 cup of diced ham so it really is a miniscule amount. Once you taste these eggs you will know the ham is the perfect touch. Oh, and a quick secret? Beat those eggs – beat ’em good. Beat them until they have a nice foam on top for the best scrambled eggs in the world.

What is your favorite healthy breakfast?  Leave a comment and let me know.

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Healthy Recipes Breakfast: Ham & Sweet Potato Scramble

Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs HERO - It is A Keeper

Ham and Sweet Potato Scrambled Eggs

Who loves  a good healthy breakfast recipe? We are taking scrambled eggs to a new level with this ham and sweet potato scramble.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: eggs
Servings: 4
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Heather McCurdy
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Ingredients

  • 10 eggs
  • 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in pan over medium temp.
  • Add diced sweet potatoes and onion.
  • Cover. Cook over medium heat until soft, stirring frequently. (Appr. 15 minutes)
  • Stir in ham.
  • Heat for a few minutes while you beat eggs and pepper.
  • Turn burner to Low/Medium.
  • Pour eggs over sweet potatoes and ham.
  • Stir constantly until cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 424mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10030IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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