Description
A delightful and nutritious sweet potato egg casserole that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Loaded with flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet. Cook until tender (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the sautéed sweet potatoes and onions, followed by the shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until eggs are set and top is golden. Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can customize this casserole with additional vegetables or proteins like sausage or bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: sweet potato, egg casserole, breakfast, brunch, vegetarian