Description
A heartwarming casserole combining sweet potatoes and savory sausage, perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until soft.
- Combine the sweet potatoes, sausage mixture, chicken broth, cream, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender and golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator. It also freezes well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg