Sweet Potato Egg Casserole (Printer View)

Hearty breakfast bake combining tender sweet potatoes with fluffy eggs and melted cheese

# 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
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 sweet potatoes and onion; sauté for 7–8 minutes until just tender, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread the cooked vegetables evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined and frothy.
06 - Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and feta, if using.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all morning making something special
  • The combination of sweet potatoes and savory eggs feels like a warm hug on a plate
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for busy weekday breakfasts
02 -
  • Dont skip sautéing the sweet potatoes first, or they will be undercooked in the final dish
  • The center should still have a slight wiggle when you remove it from the oven as it continues cooking
03 -
  • Use a box grater to quickly dice the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces
  • Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the milk mixture
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