Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole Recipe
This Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a hearty and nutritious breakfast or brunch option combining tender sweet potatoes, turkey sausage, sautéed vegetables, and a fluffy egg mixture baked to perfection with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for meal prep or a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Protein
- 1 pound turkey sausage
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (plant-based milk can be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking. Meanwhile, chop all the vegetables so they’re ready for cooking.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat avocado oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and sweet potatoes. Sauté for 8-9 minutes until the vegetables start to soften, stirring occasionally. In the last minute, add minced garlic and cook briefly. Remove the vegetables from the pan and spread them evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Cook the Sausage: Using the same pan, add the turkey sausage. Cook thoroughly until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once done, add the sausage to the vegetables in the casserole dish and mix well.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and grated mozzarella cheese. Mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture in the casserole dish. Stir gently to distribute the egg evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is firm. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and makes slicing easier. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute plant-based milk to make this casserole dairy-free.
- For a vegetarian version, replace turkey sausage with crumbled tofu or a plant-based sausage alternative.
- Covering the dish halfway through baking prevents excessive browning on top.
- The casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
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