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Dominique

Protein-Packed Sweet Potato Egg Casserole

This hearty Protein-Packed Sweet Potato Egg Casserole features savory ground sausage, tender sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion baked in a spiced egg custard. It's a perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch option.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 51 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium sized sweet potatoes cubed (or 1 1/2 large sweet potatoes)
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 lb grass fed ground sausage
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/3 cup almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Lid
  • Casserole Dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Spoon
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a skillet, then add cubed sweet potatoes and cook for about 8 minutes until almost tender. Stir in the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Transfer this vegetable mixture to a casserole dish.
  2. In the same skillet, brown the ground sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon. Transfer the browned sausage to the casserole dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and spices. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and sausage in the casserole dish, and stir to combine.
  4. Bake the casserole, covered with aluminum foil, in a 375°F preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top starts to brown, then let it rest for 5 minutes before serving, optionally sprinkled with green onions.

Notes

This casserole is excellent for meal prep; you can assemble it ahead of time and bake it in the morning. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the spices.