Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole Recipe
This Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast dish combining sautéed sweet potatoes, onions, bell pepper, turkey sausage, and a fluffy egg mixture baked to perfection with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a nutritious and satisfying casserole perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Protein and Dairy
- 1 pound turkey sausage
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (plant-based milk can be substituted)
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Others
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats, chop all the vegetables as directed. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat avocado oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan until hot. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and sweet potatoes, sauté for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften. Add minced garlic in the last 1-2 minutes and continue sautéing. Remove the cooked vegetables and spread evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Cook the Sausage: In the same Dutch oven, add the turkey sausage and sauté until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once done, add the cooked sausage to the vegetables in the casserole dish and mix well.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and grated mozzarella cheese until smooth and well 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 mixture evenly throughout. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the center is firm to the touch. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes. This allows flavors to settle and makes it easier to cut and serve. Enjoy your hearty breakfast casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute plant-based milk for dairy milk to make this dairy-free.
- For a vegetarian version, replace turkey sausage with plant-based sausage or extra vegetables.
- Cover with foil halfway through baking if the top starts to brown excessively.
- Let the casserole cool before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick breakfast.
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