Spicy Goat Cheese + Sweet Potato Egg Skillet

This spicy goat cheese and sweet potato egg skillet recipe is elevated by adding spicy pepperino chili-infused olive oil. A healthy and flavorful recipe!

I distinctly remember the first time I tasted real olive oil. I was in Italy in college and it was my first night, in a plaza in Milan. The complexity of the flavors and the, well goodness, of it is something I’ll never forget. I definitely have Italy flashbacks when I have good olive oil. It’s one of those ingredients that is worth spending a few extra dollars on to make sure you get the good stuff.

My current obsession is infused olive oils. Currently, we are using a pepperino olive oil – infused with chili pepper, garlic & rosemary. Pat and I have been using it like crazy! I finally had a weekend off after two straight weeks in the hospital and we celebrated by having a lazy morning at home, complete with breakfast. We made this spicy goat cheese and sweet potato egg skillet and elevated it a notch with a splash of Pepperino olive oil. I’ve been using it instead of my normal olive oil whenever I get a chance. It has the perfect amount of heat without that in-your-face sensation that adding hot sauce gives.

Spicy Goat Cheese and Sweet Potato Egg Skillet

• Author: Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp Pepperino olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 T. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. water
• 1 sweet potato, in 1/2″ cubes
• A handful of cremini mushrooms
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces goat cheese
• Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat pepperino olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 4-5 minutes.
2. Stir in paprika and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in water.
3. Stir in sweet potatoes, cover with a lid and let cook about 4 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms. Cook covered until sweet potatoes are almost tender.
5. Make a small well in the center and crack eggs. Sprinkle goat cheese on top. Cover and cook until egg whites are set.

Notes

Adapted from Naturally Ella