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Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole for Cozy Mornings

This Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole combines sweet potatoes, fluffy eggs, and savory sausage for a nutritious breakfast that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Use Garnet or Jewel varieties
  • 6 Eggs Fresh eggs enhance flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or your favorite melting cheese
  • 1 lb Turkey Sausage Can substitute with plant-based sausage
  • 1 Onion Yellow or white onion
  • 1 Green Pepper Bell pepper; any color
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or alternatives like almond or soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Enhances the dish
Optional Topping
  • Nut or Seed Toppings For added crunch and flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, dice the onion, green pepper, and mince the garlic.
  3. In a greased casserole dish, heat oil, sauté sweet potatoes, onion, and green pepper for 8-9 minutes; add garlic in the last minute.
  4. Cook turkey sausage in the same pan until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes; mix with sautéed vegetables.
  5. Whisk together eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and cheese in a large bowl until well combined.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and vegetable blend, stir gently to combine.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until set and golden brown on top.
  8. Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be assembled a day in advance and stored in the fridge, making breakfast even easier.

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