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Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

Sweet Potato Egg Casserole: Your New Favorite Morning Boost

This Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a comforting and nutritious breakfast that combines eggs, sausage, and sweet potatoes for an energy-boosting start to your day.
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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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Garnet or Jewel varieties preferred
  • 8 large eggs Provides protein and texture
  • 1 pound turkey sausage Can substitute with vegetarian option or omit
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion Red onions yield milder taste
  • 1 medium green pepper Can swap with bell peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh garlic preferred
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Blend of cheddar and mozzarella recommended
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil Olive oil can be used as substitute
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Fresh is best, dried thyme can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large saucepan
  • casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Chop two medium sweet potatoes, one onion, one green pepper, and two cloves of garlic into uniform pieces.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Sauté the sweet potatoes, onion, and green pepper for about 8-9 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic in the last minute.
  5. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with avocado oil. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom.
  6. In the same saucepan, cook 1 pound of turkey sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Mix with the veggies in the dish.
  7. Whisk together 8 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and season with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  8. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and sausage in the casserole dish, gently stirring to combine.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and lightly browned. Check for a golden hue.
  10. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize ingredients as desired, and ensure to rest the casserole after baking for cleaner slices.

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