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Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 16 ounces uncooked breakfast sausage
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (any type)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Choose your cooking method: slow cooker or oven.
- If using a slow cooker, line with foil and coat with butter; if using an oven, preheat to 375°F and prepare a baking dish.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Microwave sweet potatoes with water until tender.
- Assemble the casserole with sausage, sweet potatoes, and pour egg mixture over.
- Cook in the slow cooker on high for 2 hours or in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are evenly cubed for even cooking.
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Try using different cheeses, like pepper jack, for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking / Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg