Description
Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, flavorful morning dish combining tender sweet potatoes with a savory spiced egg custard. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
- Medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Large eggs
- Milk or dairy-free milk alternative
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Spread cooked sweet potatoes evenly in a baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, if using.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Mix in sautéed spinach or bell peppers for more veggies.
- Use dairy-free cheese or omit cheese for a vegan-friendly version.
- Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or regular potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling and baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
