Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole (Printable Version)

Hearty breakfast bake with sweet potatoes, eggs, and cheese ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
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 Staples

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and chopped onion. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork.
03 - Stir in diced red bell pepper and cook 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 mixing 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 across the top, followed by crumbled feta cheese if using.
07 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set (no longer jiggly) and the top is lightly golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
08 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 portions. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep everything the night before and just bake it in the morning
  • The sweetness of the potatoes balances perfectly with savory eggs and cheese
  • It reheats beautifully so you have breakfast for days
02 -
  • Dicing the sweet potatoes small and even is the difference between raw chunks and perfect bites
  • Letting the vegetables cool slightly before adding the eggs prevents them from scrambling
  • The center should still have a slight jiggle when you remove it from the oven
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting
  • Let the casserole sit at least 5 minutes before slicing or it will be too loose
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