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Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Satisfying Sweet Potato Egg Casserole for Cozy Mornings

A hearty Sweet Potato Egg Casserole that combines sweet potatoes, sausage, and eggs, making it a perfect breakfast option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes chopped into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 medium green pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Protein
  • 1 lb turkey sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 6 large eggs preferably farm-fresh
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup cheese optional, such as cheddar
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Chop sweet potatoes, onion, green pepper, and mince garlic.
  3. Sauté the sweet potatoes, onion, and green pepper until softened, adding garlic in the last minutes.
  4. Transfer sautéed veggies to a greased casserole dish.
  5. Cook turkey sausage in the same skillet until browned.
  6. Stir cooked sausage into the casserole dish with veggies.
  7. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and cheese.
  8. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and veggies; bake for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This casserole is customizable with different veggies or proteins.

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