Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole
A comforting and hearty casserole combining sweet potatoes and sausage, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or breakfast), crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and dicing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion until soft, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, thyme, chicken broth, salt, and pepper, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage and sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Cheese and breadcrumbs can be sprinkled on top if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add herbs or spices to your liking. This dish can be made in advance and also freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: casserole, sweet potato, sausage, comfort food, easy recipe