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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

A hearty breakfast casserole made with sweet potatoes, sausage, eggs, and vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken sausage
  • 3 cups diced sweet potatoes about 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 10 large eggs whisked
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Grease an 11×7-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken sausage and break it apart with a spoon.
  • Cook for 4–6 minutes until fully browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
  • In the same skillet, add the sweet potatoes, onion, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
  • Add a lid if needed to help steam the vegetables.
  • Stir in the bell peppers and cook for another 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Remove from heat and add garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Stir until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the vegetable mixture to the baking dish with the sausage and mix well.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Pour the eggs over the sausage and vegetables.
  • Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the casserole.
  • Bake the Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole with Sausage for 30–35 minutes or until the eggs are set and no longer jiggle in the center.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Serve with avocado slices, salsa, or fresh fruit.
  • This casserole works wonderfully for weekly meal prep.
  • Leftovers make an excellent grab-and-go breakfast.
  • You can prepare all ingredients the night before and bake in the morning.