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Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Sweet Potato Egg Casserole for a Cozy Family Breakfast

Discover the delightful Sweet Potato Egg Casserole, a hearty breakfast perfect for busy mornings filled with laughter and shared stories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Garnet or Jewel varieties
  • 1 lb Turkey Sausage Can substitute with chicken or vegetarian sausage
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be used for milder taste
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Red or yellow bell peppers can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh for vibrancy
  • 6 large Eggs Can replace with vegan alternatives
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk are good
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme in smaller quantity if needed
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free version
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Chives or Green Onions For garnish
  • Hot Sauce Optional for spice
  • Additional Cheese For topping before baking

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • 9x13 inch casserole dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Chop sweet potatoes, onion, green pepper, and garlic into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with oil or cooking spray.
  4. In a Dutch oven, heat avocado oil over medium heat and sauté onion, green pepper, and sweet potatoes for 8-9 minutes.
  5. Add garlic in the last 2 minutes of sautéing.
  6. Spread the cooked vegetable mixture evenly into the greased casserole dish.
  7. Cook the turkey sausage in the same Dutch oven until browned and fully cooked.
  8. Combine the sausage with the sautéed vegetables in the casserole dish.
  9. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the cheese.
  10. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetable blend.
  11. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
  12. Let the casserole cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Sweet Potato Egg Casserole can be prepared the night before to save time in the morning.

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