Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
A healthy Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole made with eggs, seasoned lamb, spinach, and peppers.Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or busy mornings.Easy, gluten-free, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 sweet potato cubed (about 2 cups diced)
- ½ pound ground lamb
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed fennel
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- Pinch black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ small red onion diced or thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper diced or thinly sliced
- 3 cups spinach leaves
- 8 large eggs
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sliced avocado optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes and a small pinch of salt. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender.
- In a separate skillet, cook the ground lamb with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, fennel, sage, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the red onion and bell pepper to the sweet potatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Add the cooked lamb mixture to the vegetable mixture and stir well. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the top, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Bake the Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole for 20–24 minutes, or until the center is fully set.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with sliced avocado and your favorite hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Ground lamb can be replaced with beef sausage for a different flavor profile.
- Add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve alongside fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.
- This casserole works well for holiday brunch spreads.
- Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.