Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole
A cozy casserole featuring sweet potatoes and sausage, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or your choice), crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and cube them into bite-sized chunks.
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the onion in the same skillet with olive oil until translucent, then add garlic for another minute.
- Combine the cooked sausage, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme in the skillet and stir well.
- Layer the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 25-30 minutes, then bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add extra herbs or spices according to your taste. This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: casserole, sweet potato, sausage, comfort food, family meal, cozy dish