Easy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole for a Perfect Weeknight Dinner
A simple and healthy casserole made with ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook until turkey is browned.
- In a greased baking dish, layer diced sweet potatoes and cooked turkey mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese if using, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken for turkey.
- For a dairy-free version, skip the cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg