Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake
If you’re craving a comforting and nutritious dish, this Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake Recipe is the answer. This delightful casserole combines savory ground turkey with sweet potatoes and colorful veggies, creating a meal that’s both filling and healthy. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and customizable to fit your tastes. Whether you prepare it in advance or whip it up last-minute, you’ll love the wholesome flavors and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey; cook until browned (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, spices, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg