Sweet Potato Egg Casserole (Printable Version)

Hearty breakfast bake with sweet potatoes, eggs, and melted cheese. A wholesome 55-minute meal perfect for feeding a crowd.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Dairy & Eggs

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and chopped onion; cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are just tender.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from heat.
04 - Spread the cooked vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until fully combined and frothy.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled feta cheese on top.
07 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set (no longer jiggly) and the top is lightly golden brown.
08 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes become tender and slightly caramelized, creating pockets of natural sweetness throughout every bite
  • It comes together quickly but tastes like something that simmered all morning, perfect for impressing brunch guests without the stress
02 -
  • Undercooking the sweet potatoes in the skillet is the most common mistake, they should be tender before adding eggs
  • The center may look slightly jiggly when you remove it from the oven, but it will continue cooking as it rests
03 -
  • Dice your sweet potatoes uniformly, about 1/2 inch pieces, so they all cook at the same rate
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts so much better
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