Description
This Cheesy Turkey and Sweet Potato Skillet recipe is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and savory spices are cooked together, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley for a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Ground Turkey:
1 pound
Sweet Potatoes (peeled and diced):
2 medium
Onion (chopped):
1 small
Garlic cloves (minced):
2
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Smoked Paprika:
1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme:
½ teaspoon
Salt:
½ teaspoon
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup
Fresh Parsley (for garnish):
2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook turkey and onion: Add the ground turkey and chopped onion. Cook for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add spices: Garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Melt cheese: Sprinkle cheddar over the top, cover, and let melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Add spinach or kale in the last few minutes of cooking for an extra veggie boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
