Description
Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole is a nutritious, comforting dish that brings together lean ground turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh spinach, all baked under a gooey layer of cheddar cheese. This one-dish wonder is perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, making it easy to serve up a hearty, balanced meal packed with flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned. Add the diced onion and minced garlic halfway through cooking.
- Boil sweet potato cubes in water for about 10 minutes until fork-tender; then drain.
- Combine the cooked sweet potatoes with the turkey mixture in the skillet. Stir in fresh spinach and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg