Description
Protein-Packed Sweet Potato Egg Casserole is a cozy, gluten-free breakfast that fuels busy mornings. Tender roasted sweet potatoes mix with fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and bright greens for a protein-rich start your whole family will love. This 4-serving bake comes together in minutes, travels well for meal prep, and the simple, pantry-friendly ingredients keep you satisfied for hours. A comforting, crave-worthy way to elevate breakfast any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or almond milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup green onions or spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes in the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Remove dish from oven and sprinkle cheese and green onions over sweet potatoes.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Return to oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until eggs are set.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly breakfast option.
- Make ahead: refrigerate cooked casserole for up to 3 days; reheat portions as needed.
- Can freeze baked casserole for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Switch up greens: spinach, kale, or chard work well.
- Try different cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack.
- For a lighter version, use part-skim cheese and skim milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 casserole)
- Calories: ~255
- Sugar: ~8 g
- Sodium: ~540 mg
- Fat: ~16 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~33 g
- Fiber: ~5 g
- Protein: ~22 g
- Cholesterol: ~310 mg
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