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Healthy ground turkey sweet potato casserole ready to serve

Ultimate Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole

A hearty and nutritious casserole combining lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey Choose lean ground turkey for a healthier option.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Cooked and mashed.
  • 1 medium onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese Shredded, for topping.
  • 2 tbsp butter For mashing the sweet potatoes.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional spices (like cumin or paprika) Customize to your liking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned.
  2. Add diced onions, minced garlic, and your favorite seasonings, and stir until fragrant.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Layer the turkey mixture in a baking dish.
  2. Spread the sweet potato mash on top of the turkey mixture.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sweet potato layer.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven until heated through and cheese is golden, about 25-30 minutes.

Notes

The casserole can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge before baking. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.