Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole
A hearty and comforting Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory sausage, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or any preferred type)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Brown the sausage in the skillet until nicely browned, 7-10 minutes.
- Combine the sweet potatoes, sage, thyme, salt and pepper with the sausage mixture.
- Add the broth and stir to combine.
- Bake the mixture in a greased baking dish covered with foil for about 25 minutes.
- Uncover and add cheese if using, returning to the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Let it cool a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with vegetable substitutions and spices. This dish can be prepared ahead of time or frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: casserole, sweet potato, sausage, comfort food, family dinner