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Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole

Delicious Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole

This Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors perfect for family dinners, boasting creamy cheese and colorful veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and green mix)
  • 1 cup green peas frozen or fresh
Protein and Dairy
  • 1 pound ground sausage (Italian or breakfast-style)
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly crisp.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until soft. Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. In a casserole dish, layer roasted sweet potatoes, sausage, and sautéed veggies.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 17gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different vegetables or types of sausage to suit your taste.

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