Description
This Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Bake is a hearty, wholesome comfort dish packed with flavor! 🥔🦃 Made with lean turkey, roasted sweet potatoes, and melted cheese, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner. Gluten-free, simple, and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Roast for 20 minutes or until slightly tender.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pan; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Season with oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Combine roasted sweet potatoes and turkey mixture in the baking dish. Mix lightly to combine.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
💡 Tip: You can prep this ahead and refrigerate before baking. Add a sprinkle of parmesan or feta for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes, Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, ground turkey bake, healthy dinner, gluten free meal, easy turkey recipe