Description
Start your day with the Sweet Potato Egg Casserole, a wholesome blend of roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy eggs, and vibrant spinach, all baked to perfection. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors topped with melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings the family together. Easy to prepare and customizable, this casserole is sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender.
- Sauté chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes with sautéed onions and spinach; stir until spinach wilts.
- Pour egg mixture over the vegetables in the baking dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 130g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 205mg