Easy Sweet Potato Egg Casserole (Printable Copy)

Hearty sweet potato and egg bake with vegetables and cheese, ideal for a nourishing breakfast or weekend brunch.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Dairy & Eggs

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Pantry

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sweet potatoes and onion; sauté for 7–8 minutes until just tender, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Spread the cooked vegetables evenly in the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until well combined and frothy.
06 - Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese and feta, if using.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep everything the night before and just bake it in the morning, which has saved me more times than I care to admit
  • The sweetness from the potatoes balances perfectly with salty feta and smoky paprika
  • It's somehow elegant enough for brunch but humble enough for Tuesday dinner
02 -
  • The casserole will continue cooking slightly as it rests, so pulling it when the center is just a tiny bit jiggly is perfect
  • If you want to prep ahead, you can cook the vegetables and whisk the eggs the night before, then assemble and bake in the morning
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave and actually taste even better the next day
03 -
  • Pat your diced sweet potatoes dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture in the final dish
  • If the top starts browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes
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