Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole
A cozy and comforting dish featuring sweet potatoes and savory sausage, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound sausage (breakfast or Italian)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and thyme.
- Cook the sausage in the skillet, breaking it up until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl and combine with the sausage mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and pour chicken broth over.
- Bake covered for about 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add cheese (if using) and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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