Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole (Printable)

Hearty breakfast casserole combining tender sweet potatoes, eggs, and cheese for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Dairy & Eggs

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced sweet potatoes and chopped onion; sauté for 7–8 minutes until just tender.
03 - Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread the cooked vegetables evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined.
06 - Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled feta, if using.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet potatoes and eggs keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy breakfast crash
  • It comes together quickly but looks impressive enough for holiday brunches
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here, the eggs continue cooking after you pull them from the oven
  • The vegetables need to be fully cooked before adding the eggs or theyll release too much moisture
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts so much better
  • Pat your diced sweet potatoes dry before sautéing if they seem especially moist
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