Description
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a comforting casserole that blends savory turkey with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, creating a wholesome meal your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced sweet potatoes and spices; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Layer half the mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, then add the remaining mixture and top with more cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrition. For added flavor, experiment with different spice blends like Italian seasoning or taco seasoning.