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By: Stacie HassingPosted: 4/9/23

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Here’s a weekend meal prep staple that will soon become your new breakfast (or lunch or dinner) go-to. This Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is made with homemade breakfast sausage, is veggie-filled, and is a healthy, satisfying, reheat-and-eat meal. Not only is the recipe great for meal prep, it’s also a wonderful addition to a special holiday morning, such as an Easter brunch, Christmas morning, or Mother’s Day menu.

This recipe was created in partnership with our friends and farmers at the Minnesota Pork Board.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole Is Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly, And Protein Rich

As a team of registered dietitians, we do our best to share healthy recipes that everyone and anyone can enjoy. Whether you have a food allergy or sensitivity, or specific dietary preference, we have a delicious recipe waiting for you. Though this healthy breakfast casserole recipe is made without dairy and gluten and is Whole30-friendly, it’s a flavorful egg bake that everyone will love.

Recipe Highlights

A simple recipe that’s meal prep-friendly, delicious, and healthy!

  • Made with ground pork and eggs. Two budget-friendly foods that are also quality sources of protein, making this recipe satisfying and well-balanced
  • Rich in important nutrients, including fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and antioxidants thanks to the sweet potato, bell pepper and spinach.
  • Meal prep-friendly. This recipe is great for making ahead and enjoying the next day or in the days to come.
  • Features a homemade breakfast sausage that’s made from real-food ingredients.
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What Are The Ingredients In The Casserole?

This Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is quick to make and made with all wholesome ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Avocado or olive oil
  • Large sweet potato – may also substitute butternut squash, regular potatoes, or hash browns (no need to cook the frozen hash browns before adding)
  • Ground pork – to make the homemade breakfast sausage. We recommend making the recipe as follows with our homemade breakfast sausage. You can also use your favorite store-bought breakfast sausage. Now, you could make it with turkey sausage but, we prefer pork sausage for this recipe. Much more flavorful!
  • Sausage seasoning – garlic powder, Italian seasoning, fennel, ground sage, salt and black pepper, and cayenne.
  • Red onion – may substitute yellow onion or green onion
  • Red bell pepper – change up the veggies with what you have on hand. Other great options include zucchini, broccoli, and asparagus
  • Spinach – or whatever greens you like or have on hand
  • Large eggs – maybe also mix in egg whites if you wish
  • Optional for serving – sliced avocado, hot sauce, and/or sliced green onion

Find the ingredient list with exact measurements in the recipe card below.

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Ingredient Spotlight: Ground Pork

Ground pork is made by taking unseasoned pork, usually the shoulder or butt, and grinding it into ground meat. It’s an affordable option and incredibly versatile. Any recipe that is made with ground beef, turkey, or chicken can be made with ground pork. Ground pork is high in protein and thiamine, which you need for a healthy metabolism.

For more ways to use ground pork, try our Chinese-Inspired Pork Lettuce Wraps, Grilled Pork Burgers with Creamy Thai-Inspired Sauce, or Egg Roll in a Bowl (make it with ground pork).

Interesting facts about Minnesota pork – sustainably raised by farmers who are committed to doing what is right for pigs, people, and the planet.

  • In the past 6 decades pork production has improved by using 75% less land, 25% less water, 7% less energy, and 8% fewer carbon emissions.
  • Minnesota Pork Board recently wrote a Sustainability White Paper in collaboration with the National Pork Board and The Nature Conservancy. Click here to learn more about Minnesota’s role in leading the rest of agriculture on the topic of sustainability.
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How To Make This Paleo Egg Casserole?

It takes just a few simple steps to make this recipe. Here’s what to do:

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium or large skillet sauté the sweet potato. To speed up the cooking of the sweet potatoes, cover the pan with a lid. Eventually you’ll add the peppers and onion to the tender sweet potatoes and continue cooking. Once the peppers and onions are soft, add the spinach and cook until wilted. Then, stir in the sausage and remove the pan from heat.
  3. In another sauté pan on medium heat make the ground pork sausage.
  4. In a medium or large bowl, whisk eggs.
  5. Add the sweet potato and sausage mixture to the prepared baking dish. Then pour whisked egg mixture over the top. Make sure to submerge all of the ingredients so that they are covered with the eggs.
  6. Bake and enjoy. Serve with sliced avocado, hot sauce, and/or green onion if desired.
  7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For serving size and the complete directions and ingredient amounts, scroll down to the recipe card below. All of our recipes include the nutrition analysis, listing calories (kcals), protein, carbohydrates/carb, fiber, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, and more per serving.

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How to Serve Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole?

This egg casserole recipe is a well-balanced meal all in one. With the combination of sweet potato, eggs, pork sausage, and veggies, it contains an adequate source of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. While this breakfast casserole is great served on its own, if you’re looking to add something more to the meal we recommend serving it with a side of fresh fruit or a mixed green side. If you’d like, you can top it with a few slices of avocado or a drizzle of hot sauce.

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How to Meal Prep This Recipe

This recipe is great for making ahead because it reheats well. Here are the simple steps to meal prep the recipe:

  1. Prepare the recipe, start to finish, as written.
  2. Allow the egg casserole to cool and then transfer to an airtight container.
  3. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for longer.
  4. When ready to enjoy, reheat the number of portions you need in a microwave safe container or on a plate for 1-1 ½ minutes. Longer if frozen.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add cheese to this breakfast casserole recipe?

You sure can! Any kind of cheese will make a great addition in this casserole include feta cheese (our favorite), mozzarella cheese, cheddar, colby jack, and even goat cheese.

Can I make this recipe in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can! To do this, spray the insert of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Then add the sausage and veggie mixture. Pour the egg mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the center is set.

What is the difference between a breakfast casserole and quiche?

A quiche is made of a mix of eggs and cream or milk almond milk for dairy-free) and poured into a pastry crust along with chopped or diced meats and an assortment of chopped or diced veggies. A breakfast casserole, also known as an egg bake, is similar to frittata because it is not baked in a pasty crust. Breakfast casseroles can range quite a bit. In general they contain eggs as well as a variety of ingredients like vegetables, cheese, and breakfast meats and are baked in a casserole dish.

Is pork sausage the same as ground pork?

Pork sausage is seasoned. Ground pork is unseasoned. Pork sausage is made from a combination of ground pork plus a blend of seasonings.

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Recipe

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

This veggie-filled, satisfying breakfast casserole is great for meal prep because it reheats well or can be enjoyed as part of a special occasion breakfast or brunch. It’s made with a homemade breakfast sausage using ground pork as well as sweet potatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and spinach.

Prep: 20 minsCook: 22 minsTotal: 42 mins

Servings: 68 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed (~2 cups diced)
  • ½ lb. ground pork (may sub pre-made breakfast sausage of choice*)
  • ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne
  • ½ small red onion, diced or thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced or thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup)
  • 3 cups spinach leaves
  • 8 large eggs
  • Fine salt and pepper
  • Avocado, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9×9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sweet potato. Dash with salt. Cover and let cook for about 10-12 minutes or until sweet potatoes are slightly tender. Stir occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, in another sauté pan on medium-high heat add the ground pork and seasoning and cook until browned. Drain pork if needed.
  4. Add the peppers and onion to the tender sweet potatoes and continue sautéing for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Once peppers are soft and onions are translucent. Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, then stir in the cooked sausage and remove pan from heat.
  6. In a bowl, crack the eggs, add a dash of salt and pepper, and whisk.
  7. In the 9×9 baking dish, add the sweet potato and sausage mixture then pour whisked eggs over the top. Make sure to submerge all of the ingredients so that they are covered with the eggs. Bake in the oven for 20-24 minutes or until the center is set.
  8. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6-8 servings.
  9. Serve with sliced avocado, and/or drizzle of hot sauce if desired.

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Notes

*If you use a pre-made breakfast sausage of choice, omit the seasonings.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 209
  • Fat: 14 g
  • (Sat Fat: 10 g)
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 9 g
  • (Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g)
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 267 mg

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Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and three children reside with their dog. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (20)Julie Grable says

    How can I print this without getting 50 pages or downloading extra software onto my computer>??????

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    • Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (21)Stacie Hassing says

      Hi Julie, be sure to use a browser such as Chrome or Safari as they work much better for our plug-ins than a few other browsers. When ready to print a recipe, go to the recipe card and click on the white button outlined in yellow that says, ‘Print Recipe’, not the drop down on your browser. A new tab will open up with a preview of the recipe card. At the top of the new tab, you’ll see a button that says ‘Options’. Click the options button and several options will appear directly below. You can then choose what size you want the recipe card to be printed at (small, medium, or large) and you can remove the image, description, nutrition analysis, and notes section to make the printed page smaller. After selecting the options you want, be sure to click the ‘print’ button at the top right next to the ‘options’ button. That will remove the ads from the page, and you’ll print just the recipe card. Hope this helps!

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  2. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (22)Rachel says

    Can you prep the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning?

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    • Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (23)Stacie Hassing says

      Hi Rachel! We haven’t specifically experimented with that method, but it should work fine! Let us know how you like it!

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  3. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (24)Ruth says

    Another hit with my family, I’m loving these recipes!

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    • Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (25)Stacie Hassing says

      Fantastic Ruth! Thanks for the 5-star review!

      Reply

  4. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (26)Michelle Davis says

    I made this with ground turkey and butternut squash and it was so good, just WOW!

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    • Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Easy Meal Prep Recipe) (27)Stacie Hassing says

      Sounds delicious Michelle! Thanks for the 5-star review!

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FAQs

How far in advance can you prep sweet potatoes? ›

Potatoes: Peel or pare and chop up to a day in advance. Store in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator. Sweet potatoes: Peel and chop 3 to 4 days in advance. Store in a sealed bag or container with an airtight lid in the refrigerator.

How long can you keep uncooked sweet potato casserole in the refrigerator? ›

To Store: Store sweet potato casserole covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. To Freeze: Prepare the sweet potato casserole completely, but don't bake it. Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Is a sweet potato enough for breakfast? ›

It will be good for your body if eating sweet potatoes in the morning, with fresh milk or yogurt, some seeds and green vegetables will be a nutritious breakfast and provide an abundant source of energy for the body.

Why add egg to sweet potato casserole? ›

The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn't scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.

Can I make sweet potato casserole ahead of time and freeze it? ›

You can freeze the casserole in the dish you're planning to serve it from. Cut a piece of parchment to fit the top of the casserole and put it over the sweet potato. Wrap the entire casserole in foil and then wrap it in foil again.

How do you know when sweet potatoes go bad? ›

First, give it a squeeze. It'll be firm if it's fresh, and mushy if it's not. Other signs to check for are discoloration, shriveled skin, black or brown spots, and suspicious odors. And if your sweet potato is moldy or leaking juices, it's definitely over the hill.

Can you make a casserole with raw eggs ahead of time? ›

Yes, you can. Raw eggs are fairly stable in the freezer, especially when beaten or mixed with other ingredients. Check to see what else is in the casserole, though.

Can you make a casserole with raw egg and leave it uncooked overnight in fridge? ›

An egg strata traditionally consists of layered bread, cheese, and other foods (such as cooked sausage, ham, bacon, shrimp, or vegetables) over which a mixture of raw beaten eggs and milk are poured. The casserole is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the liquid ingredients to be absorbed into the bread.

How many sweet potatoes make 4 cups? ›

For cooking purposes, 1 pound of sweet potatoes equals about three medium whole, 2 cups mashed or 3½ to 4 cups chopped.

Is sweet potato good for breakfast weight loss? ›

Absolutely. Besides their health benefits, sweet potatoes are a great addition to any weight loss diet. First up, they're very high in fibre — especially soluble fibre. Soluble fibre is excellent because it slows down your digestion and helps you feel full, which can curb the urge to snack between meals.

Why you should eat sweet potato for breakfast? ›

They're high in fiber and antioxidants, which protect your body from free radical damage and promote a healthy gut and brain. They're also incredibly rich in beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A to support good vision and your immune system.

Can we eat sweet potato and milk together? ›

Just like you'd pour some milk over the top of your oatmeal, you can add it to your sweet potato to make it feel like a nice, warm breakfast cereal. I like coconut milk best, and nut milk is my second choice. But, you can definitely add dairy milk as well. Stir in a drizzle and swirl it in as much as you desire.

Can I leave eggs out of sweet potato casserole? ›

Eggs (or not!)

– I've made this sweet potato casserole with and without eggs, both ways are delicious. The eggs act as a binder and gives the casserole a light and fluffy texture. Without eggs, the casserole doesn't have as much structure but it still silky smooth and tastes delicious.

Why is my sweet potato casserole so runny? ›

Add more potato and no liquid also you could use potato flakes to thicken them to the texture you like. Either with plain(all purpose) flour or cornflour mixed in milk to disolve first themn poured in ( not too much liquid just enough to disolve the powder).

Can you cut and prep sweet potatoes ahead of time? ›

Cutting sweet potatoes in advance is a great way to meal-prep your way to an easier weeknight dinner, but raw sweet potatoes dry out pretty quickly after they're cut. When chopping sweet potatoes in advance, make sure to store them in cold water in the refrigerator.

Will sweet potatoes turn brown if peeled the night before? ›

You can peel raw potatoes up to a day ahead—but no earlier than that—and store them in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them. Brown discoloration is only a concern for white spuds and similar types of potatoes, such as Yukon Golds and russet potatoes, but not for sweet potatoes.

Can you pre cut sweet potatoes or will they turn brown? ›

While raw sweet potatoes are best stored in dry and dark places, cut sweet potatoes should be doused in water to stop the oxidation process until you're ready to use them. As soon as a sweet potato is cut, the flesh quickly dries out and even starts turning brown.

How long does sweet potato last once cut? ›

Take an airtight container and fill it with water, upto half the container. Now, place the sweet potato, cut side down. Close the box and keep it in the refrigerator. Stays good for weeks.

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