Description
Start your day with a delicious and satisfying Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole. Packed with flavorful ingredients like sweet potatoes, sausage, and cheese, this ultimate breakfast recipe is perfect for brunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
Veggies:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Protein:
- 1 pound ground sausage (pork, turkey, or plant-based)
Eggs Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Roast diced sweet potatoes with olive oil until tender and browned.
- Cook sausage: Brown and cook the sausage, then set aside.
- Sauté veggies: Sauté onion, bell peppers, garlic, and seasonings until softened.
- Prepare egg mixture: Whisk eggs and milk, then add sausage, veggies, sweet potatoes, and cheeses.
- Bake: Pour mixture into baking dish and bake until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy milk and omit or substitute cheese.
- Experiment with adding spinach, mushrooms, or kale for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
