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Potato Egg Casserole

Potato Egg Casserole

A cozy, make-ahead sweet potato egg casserole loaded with turkey sausage, veggies, and cheese. Perfect for easy, hearty breakfasts or meal prep.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1700
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cubed in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
Protein and Dairy
  • 1 lb turkey sausage uncooked
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk for richness
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish
  • Dutch Oven or Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
    Sauté onion, green bell pepper, and sweet potato in avocado oil for 8-9 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic last minute.
    Cook turkey sausage in the same pan until browned and broken into small pieces.
    Combine sausage and vegetables in casserole dish.
    Whisk eggs, milk, cheese, salt, thyme, and pepper. Pour over casserole and stir gently.
    Bake for 40-45 minutes until center is firm. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
    Cool for 15 minutes before serving for best texture.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for weekend meal prep or busy mornings. Adjust ingredients as needed for dietary preferences.