Description
This Turkey and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is a wholesome and satisfying dish perfect for a morning meal. Packed with ground turkey, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and eggs, this gluten-free casserole is flavorful and nutrient-dense.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Turkey: Brown ground turkey in a skillet with olive oil, then add onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cook sweet potatoes and bell peppers with the turkey mixture until tender.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
- Whisk Eggs: Combine eggs and milk, then pour over the turkey and veggies.
- Bake: Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Serve: Let cool, slice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- To make it dairy-free, skip the cheese or use a non-dairy alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
