This Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole is standout delicious. It’s stellar for all the brunches and breakfast-for-dinners. It also happens to be an easy Whole30 and Paleo recipe that’s gluten-free and dairy-free.
Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole
It’s taken me 8 winters in Minneapolis to finally proclaim that I can hang with the polar bears around here:
1. We count years here by the number of winters one has endured. The more winters you’ve got under your belt, the more badges of honor.
2. Polar bears are really humans who throw their heads back and laugh in the face of extremely brutal temps.
I will probably never crack a smile about winter, but I can finally say I’m officially Minnesotan: for the first time in my real and imagined life, I went for a two hour run in -12F actual temp (-24F with windchill and definite peer pressure.)
Admittedly, the spread of brunch food after our frigid group run made the day so. much. better. There were plenty of healthy grain bagels, GF and sugar free granola, fresh fruit, egg bakes, and healthy breakfast casseroles.
Speaking of healthy breakfast casseroles, check this irresistible Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole…
Healthy Breakfast Casserole that lets you eat potatoes and sausage (and sleep in)
We’re looking at loads of goodness in one single breakfast casserole:
- Plenty of golden roasted sweet potatoes for energy
- No added sugars, dairy, or gluten
- Kale and sweet pepper for antioxidants
- Eggs and sausage for protein and pure flavor
Even if you’re like myself and don’t follow any specific food plan, you’ll still 200% fall in love with this delectable breakfast casserole. It’s teeming with all the hearty flavor that makes your taste buds and belly oh-so-happy.
All this morning magic comes together easily and quickly; the majority of this egg bake can even be prepped the night before so that all you have to do post-snooze is to pop this delicious Whole30 recipe (paleo recipe) in the oven and bake.
My favorite hot breakfast routine: Wake ‘n Bake.
I can only do make-ahead egg bakes like this Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole and this Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole. I invite you all to join me in sleeping in a little 🙂
See This Recipe in Action:
Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 16 1x
Description
This Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole is standout delicious. It also happens to be an easy Whole30 and Paleo recipe that contains zero gluten and dairy. Healthy and unbelievably tasty!
Ingredients
- 4 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 2 cups kale leaves, chopped
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk of your choice (almond, coconut, etc.)
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F with rack on lower middle position. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
- On a large baking sheet, combine sweet potatoes with 2 TB olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; toss to coat well. Bake in a single, even layer for 20 minutes until soft.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 TB olive oil on a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and stir 2-3 minutes or until translucent. Add peppers and stir 1 more minute. Transfer mixture to prepared 9×13 baking dish.
- In the same skillet over medium high heat, cook and break apart sausage with spatula until cooked through. Drain and add to baking dish with veggie mixture. Add roasted sweet potatoes, chopped kale, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to the mixture in baking dish. Gently toss to combine all ingredients well.
- In a bowl, gently whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup of non-dairy milk until well combined. Pour evenly over the sausage/potato mixture in baking dish. Bake uncovered about 25-30 minutes or just until eggs are set in center.
Notes
Dish can be prepared the night before. Cover tightly and chill. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for up to 1 hour, if baking straight from the fridge.
If you enjoyed this dish, please come back and give it a rating 🙂
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: breakfast, brunch
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast casserole, sweet potato sausage breakfast casserole
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I cook for people and have recommended this recipe to so many clients. I have made it countless times and the result is always beautiful and delicious! I love how much flavor it has with zero dairy or gluten. It is a hands down winner recipe!
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So fantastic, April!! Very happy to hear you guys love this dish so much – thank you! 🙂
I made the casserole for a ladies breakfast meeting and it was delicious. Had to substitute spinach for the kale and I doubled it. Was eaten up quickly and I am making it again for a Monday morning birthday celebration!
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This looks wonderful. Before I spring it on the family, one question: do you use a 400 degree oven for baking the casserole, too?400 at an hour seems a lot.
This looks delicious! do you know how much saturated fat is in each serving?
Question: Can I use whole milk instead of non-dairy and would that swap affect the baking time? Thanks! I can hardly wait to make this.
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Yes, you can use whole milk without affecting the baking time 🙂
Since my initial question, I’ve made this many times because, it’s just so dang good and versatile! I love sweet potatoes in many forms and had never considered using them in a breakfast casserole with eggs. SO, so delicious. I’ve since used sweet potatoes for breakfast many times. Thank you so much for the awesome recipe. 🙂
So great to hear that, Chey! Thanks for coming over 🙂
Made this casserole yesterday and reheated the leftovers this morning. I think it was even better this morning. One thing I’m going to experiment with is sautéing the kale before assembling the ingredients.
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If reheating in the morning do you cook at 400 for an hour? That seems like a high temp for that long?
You would do 1 hour only if you prepped the casserole the night before, but it’s not yet cooked. If reheating a fully cooked casserole, try 350F for 20 minutes or just until center is warmed through. Enjoy! 🙂
I love having this casserole on hand!
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So glad you liked it, Kate!
Beautiful, delectable, healthy casserole!
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Thank you, Kim!
This is by far the BEST breakfast casserole recipe I have ever made! It is worth the extra steps! I made it for a gathering for a bride-to-be and she wanted me to make it again for her wedding day breakfast. Thank you so much for for sharing this recipe
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What a special breakfast gathering it must have been, Gloria! 🙂
Hi, looks delicious! what can I use in place of the eggs pls? If an egg substitute, how much? Thank you!
I made this recipe as it is written and I LOVE IT. so flavorful! It is definitely an official go-to for us! I’m wondering: do you think it’s possible to freeze portions?
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Yes, you can freeze portions airtight. Glad you loved it, Liv!
Made this for a school breakfast. Not concerned about the Whole30/Paleo, so made it with regular milk and added shredded cheddar to the top. It was delicious! Co-workers are asking for the recipe. 🙂
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Now you’ve got a new favorite to share! 🙂
I love this! Wondering – do you think it could be made in muffin cups for easy grab & go?
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Has anybody made this with vanilla flavored almond milk?
Sooo good! Just started Whole30 and stumbled on this recipe. My husband and I gobbled it up this morning. I had no Kale so used spinach instead and it worked just as well.
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SO happy you loved it, Kathleen!
My daughter made this for me over the weekend. It’s a very satisfying dish that is both sweet and savory. Definitely a keeper.
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You’ve got a wonderful daughter 🙂
Has anyone made a half recipe of this for a smaller crowd? Just wondering about pan and baking time. 🙂