Description
Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a delicious and hearty breakfast option loaded with vegetables and protein.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound turkey sausage
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large saucepan, heat avocado oil and cook the chopped onion, green pepper, and sweet potatoes for 8-9 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.
- Spread the cooked vegetables evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Sauté the turkey sausage in the same pan until cooked through, breaking it into small pieces, then add it to the vegetables in the casserole dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and cheese until smooth, then pour over the vegetable and sausage mixture in the dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Substitute turkey sausage with any preferred sausage type, including vegetarian options.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 240mg