Description
This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and nutritious one-dish meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Packed with protein, vegetables, and flavorful spices, this easy-to-make casserole is a satisfying and comforting option for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Turkey Mixture:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Layer:
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Ground Turkey Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Add garlic, red bell pepper, and ground turkey. Cook until browned. Season with smoked paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add Sweet Potatoes: Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and chicken broth. Cook until the sweet potatoes start to soften.
- Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- This casserole is great for meal prep and can be reheated for easy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
