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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

A comforting and healthy breakfast casserole made with sweet potatoes and versatile ingredients, perfect for a crowd or busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large sweet potatoes Orange-fleshed varieties like Beauregard or Jewel are ideal.
  • 1 lb sausage or vegetarian sausage Cooked until browned.
  • 6 large eggs For protein and richness.
  • 1 cup cheese Cheddar or mozzarella for flavor.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For roasting sweet potatoes.
  • 1 tsp salt To taste.
  • 1 tsp pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into small cubes.
  3. Put the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and add salt and pepper.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until soft.
Cooking
  1. While the sweet potatoes roast, cook sausage or bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, mix the roasted sweet potatoes with cooked sausage, eggs, and cheese.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden.

Notes

Prep ingredients the night before to save time. Customize your casserole with different proteins and vegetables as per your taste.