Description
Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake is a delightful comfort food casserole that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table. This easy-to-make dish features layers of tender ground turkey and sweet potato slices, all baked in a savory sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes followed by half of the turkey mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Pour chicken broth over the layers to keep everything moist.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg