Description
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole is a cozy and nutritious dish that combines lean ground turkey with sweet potatoes, vibrant veggies, and a melty cheese topping. This hearty casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. With its rich aroma and colorful presentation, it?s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups, cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground turkey, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook until browned (about 5?7 minutes).
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the spinach or kale until wilted.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey-veggie mixture with cubed sweet potatoes; toss well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25?30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg