Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting casserole of ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the sweet potatoes, corn, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in the skillet; stir well.
- Cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring, until sweet potatoes are slightly tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate, adding extra baking time if cooking from cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg