Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole: A Healthy and Hearty Recipe for Everyone
A healthy and hearty casserole made with ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the sweet potatoes, chicken broth, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with cheese if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a spicier version, add some chili powder or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg