Description
A cozy casserole with seasoned ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and gooey cheese—baked to perfection for a hearty, wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Optional: chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest a few minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Add leafy greens like kale or spinach for added nutrition.
- Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or regular potatoes.
- Include black beans or cooked quinoa for protein and variety.
- Use spicy cheese like pepper jack for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dish
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
