Description
Maple Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is the perfect cozy fall dish, blending sweet maple syrup, savory sausage, and roasted sweet potatoes into one wholesome bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground maple sausage (or maple chicken sausage, removed from casing)
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 250g), peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or regular milk (120ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup (60ml)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or dairy-free cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar casserole pan.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly golden, flipping halfway.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the maple sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Layer roasted sweet potatoes in the dish, add sausage on top, and pour egg mixture evenly over everything. Sprinkle cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until eggs are set and top is golden. Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ideal for holiday mornings and weekend brunches.
- Can be made ahead for meal prep throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg