Description
This Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate morning indulgence. Packed with savory sausage, sweet potatoes, and gooey cheese, it’s a satisfying and delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cups sweet potatoes (peeled and shredded or finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook sausage and vegetables: In a skillet, cook sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Add sweet potatoes and seasonings, cook until tender.
- Prepare egg mixture: Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl.
- Assemble and bake: Spread sausage and sweet potato mixture in baking dish. Pour egg mixture over, top with cheese. Bake until set and golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the casserole rest, then garnish with green onions or chives.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Feel free to add extra veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or kale.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cheese and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
