Description
A savory and sweet baked casserole combining ground Italian sausage and cubed sweet potatoes topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1/2 inch)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3-5 minutes until the onion is soft.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes to coat the potatoes in the flavor.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American