Sweet Potato-Crusted Quiche Bake

Morning Postpartum Sweet Potato-Crusted Quiche Bake

This dish was created for an easy early postpartum protein packed easy bake: grounding, nutrient-rich, and easy to reheat. The natural sweetness of the sweet potato pairs perfectly with smoky bacon, fluffy eggs, and crisp vegetables — creating a breakfast that feels both comforting and energizing.

Ingredients

• 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

• 2 Tbsp butter (for greasing)

• 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 ear corn (or 1 cup frozen corn)

• 1–2 small tomatoes, diced

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 12 large eggs

• 2–3 Tbsp water (for fluffier eggs)

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)

• Salt + pepper, to taste

• Optional extras: mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, or any other veggies you have on hand

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon on a sheet pan and bake until crispy (about 15–20 minutes). Remove and set aside to cool, then chop. Reserve 2–3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in a skillet for the vegetables.

2. Bake the sweet potato crust
   While the bacon is in the oven, grease a Pyrex baking dish with butter. Line the dish with thinly sliced sweet potatoes, overlapping slightly to create a crust. Place the dish in the oven (using the heat already from the bacon) and bake for 10–12 minutes until just tender.

3. Sauté the vegetables
   While the sweet potato crust is baking, sauté onion, garlic, peppers, and corn in the reserved bacon drippings until softened and golden. Add any extras like mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini — just be sure they cook down so no extra liquid seeps into the quiche. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro last.

4. Whisk the eggs
   In a large bowl, whisk eggs, water, salt, and pepper until fluffy.

5. Assemble
   Remove the sweet potato crust from the oven. Layer the sautéed vegetables first, then the chopped bacon. Pour the whisked eggs over top and finish with a sprinkle of cheese.

6. Bake
   Return to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden on top and fully set in the middle.

7. Serve
   Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Health Benefits for Mom

• Sweet potatoes provide slow-burning complex carbs and beta-carotene to support tissue repair and boost milk quality.

• Eggs are packed with protein and choline, essential for healing and energy during postpartum recovery.

• Bacon drippings add healthy fats that keep hormones balanced and help with satiety — plus the flavor encourages eating when appetite is low.

• Vegetables bring fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins that nourish the nervous system and aid digestion.

• Cheese delivers calcium and extra protein for bone strength and milk production.

This bake is hearty enough to fuel long mornings with a newborn, yet flexible enough to adapt to whatever vegetables you have on hand.