Description
Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes, savory ground turkey, and melted cheese into a comforting casserole. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is both nutritious and delicious. With vibrant colors and flavors, it’s sure to impress your loved ones and leave them coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach, cumin, and paprika; cook until spinach wilts.
- Peel and mash sweet potatoes; season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the mashed sweet potatoes, followed by turkey mixture and remaining sweet potatoes. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg