WHOLE30 SWEET POTATO AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Do you have any food that remind you of home/growing up? Sausage is definitely one of those things for me. My dad loves sausage and he would grill it up during the summer months. It was also his choice of meat when going out to breakfast. Naturally I picked up on his habits and it was my go-to meat of choice at breakfast as well. Bacon was never really a thing in our house, it was always sausage.

Now every time I have sausage, it reminds of home and my dad. I don’t have it too often, but every time I do, I remember how much I love it. Especially the spicy kind! With Father’s Day right around the corner, I figured this would be a perfect way to celebrate him! And even better, my whole family is going to be in Austin so we can celebrate together. So cheers to you dad and happy early Father’s Day!

From start to finish, this casserole comes together in just under and hour. You could definitely cook the sausage and veggies ahead of time and then add the eggs and bake to save some time as well. It makes the perfect flavor packed brunch or an easy grab-n-go dish for meal prep. Make it on Sunday and you’ll be set for the week!

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. sausage
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 medium bell peppers, diced (about 3 cups)
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
1 jalapeño, diced (remove seeds if you want less spicy)
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cumin
10 large eggs, whisked
oil, for greasing
salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 11x7" baking dish and set aside.
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add sausage and break up with a spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Once done, remove with a slotted spoon and add to greased baking dish.
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