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Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole Recipe

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This Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a savory and hearty breakfast or brunch dish combining tender sweet potatoes, flavorful turkey sausage, and a rich egg and cheese mixture. Perfect for a nourishing start to your day, it offers a delicious balance of protein and vegetables baked to perfection in a single casserole.

Ingredients

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For the base:

  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 lb uncooked turkey sausage
  • 5 cups cubed sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)

For the egg mixture:

  • 1/2 cup milk (whole milk for richness)
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (Sargento brand recommended)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating, chop the vegetables and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Cook the Vegetables: Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Add onion, green pepper, and sweet potatoes and cook for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften. In the last minute or two, add minced garlic and continue sautéing. Remove the vegetables and spread them evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
  3. Cook the Sausage: In the same pan, sauté the turkey sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once done, mix the sausage with the cooked vegetables in the casserole dish.
  4. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, mozzarella cheese, salt, thyme, and pepper until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  5. Combine and Bake: Pour the egg mixture over the vegetable and sausage mixture in the casserole dish. Stir gently to evenly distribute the egg mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the center is firm. If the top browns excessively, cover loosely with foil during baking.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven once baked and allow the casserole to cool for about 15 minutes before serving to let it set.

Notes

  • Use whole milk for a richer, creamier egg mixture, but you can substitute with any milk preference.
  • Cover the dish loosely with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly during baking.
  • Ensure turkey sausage is fully cooked through to avoid any food safety risks.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick breakfast.
  • You can substitute mozzarella cheese with cheddar or your preferred melting cheese.

Keywords: sweet potato casserole, breakfast casserole, turkey sausage, egg bake, savory casserole, easy breakfast recipe

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