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Runny yolks are brunch's shining stars, making this bacon mushroom saute with Japanese sweet potato mash appropriately brunch-ready (though you can cook the eggs another way if you want!). #bacon #mushrooms #sweetpotatoes #brunch

Bacon Mushroom Saute with Japanese Sweet Potato Mash

This bacon mushroom saute with Japanese sweet potato mash is hearty and perfect for anything from a Sunday brunch to a cozy dinner.
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Japanese sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (I used Murasaki here, but Okinawan would also be delicious)
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pounds cremini or button mushrooms sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes in a medium pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain, then mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork. I like my mashes pretty chunky, but you could add milk, cream, broth, etc and use a hand mixer if you want it smoother.
  2. In a large pan, cook the bacon until crisp. Move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and remove most of the grease from the pan.
  3. Place the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms, and saute until they brown and shrink. Move the onions, mushrooms and garlic to a bowl.
  4. Add a little bit more bacon fat to the pan, and cook the eggs however you like (I like fried).
  5. Crumble the bacon with your fingers, or chop it up. Divide the sweet potatoes between 4 bowls or plates, then top with the mushrooms, eggs, green onions and bacon.

Recipe Notes

Japanese sweet potatoes (the ones here were white, but there are purple ones too) are super nutty tasting, like a chestnut, which is different from normal orange sweet potatoes. Don't make me pick which one is better; I'm going to plead the they're different I can't compare them card.