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Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Sweet Potato Egg Casserole: A Cozy Breakfast Delight

This Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for busy mornings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Garnet or Jewel varieties
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 pound Turkey Sausage Substitute with chicken or veggie sausage if desired
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk Whole, low-fat, or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or mozzarella

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch Casserole Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  2. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, and sweet potatoes, cooking for 8-9 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for the last couple of minutes.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  3. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the greased casserole dish, spreading evenly across the bottom.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  4. In the same skillet, add turkey sausage and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Mix with the vegetable layer in the casserole dish.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese until smooth.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables. Stir gently to coat.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole
  8. Remove from the oven and cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
    Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

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