Bakes eggs with chorizo and sweet potato

22 June 2016 - 10:58 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

Bakes and flavourful goodnessINGREDIENTS1 medium sweet potato, boiled and peeled5ml (1 tsp) butter100ml fresh creamSalt and pepper, to taste6-8 slices chorizo sausage2 extra-large eggsPinch of paprikaSnipped fresh chives, to servePreheat the oven to 160ºC.METHODBlend the sweet potato with the butter and 45ml (3 tbsp) of the cream, so you have a smooth purée. Season and spoon into 2 jars.Divide the sliced chorizo between the jars. Crack an egg on top of the sausage and divide the remaining cream between the jars. Season and sprinkle with paprika.Place in an oven dish filled with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the jars and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the yolks are just set.Serve immediately, topped with chives. Serves 2...

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