Ground Turkey And Sweet Potato Casserole
This cheesy, sweet potato ground turkey bake is super easy to make. It's the ultimate, healthy-ish comfort food and something the whole family will love.
Servings: 8
Calories: 376kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13" casserole dish
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes *peeled & cubed *see note below
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons rosemary *dried/crushed
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey *see note below
- 1 medium yellow onion *diced *white onion also works
- 1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth *about 2 cups *see note below
- 1 & ¾ cups whole milk *or half & half *see note below
- 1 cup basmati rice *or long grain white
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley *or dried parsley flakes
Recipe notes:
Sweet potatoes: Once cubed, you'll have 3-4 cups worth of sweet potatoes. I generally use orange sweet potatoes, but you can use white (or even purple)! Turkey: Ground beef or chicken can be substituted. If you use a high fat content ground beef, be sure to drain excess. Broth: Chicken broth can be substituted. I love keeping broth base or bullion cubes in the house (especially during soup and casserole season).Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.2 medium sweet potatoes
- Place potato chunks in a 9 x 13" casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings, then stir well to coat. Bake potato cubes for 30 minutes.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons rosemary
- Meanwhile, place a large skillet on medium-high heat and add ground turkey. Break apart with a spoon and stir until completely browned.1 lb. lean ground turkey
- Add diced onion to the browned turkey meat and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft and translucent.1 medium yellow onion
- Remove casserole dish from the oven after 30 minutes have passed. Add broth, milk, uncooked rice and sautéed turkey/onion mixture. Stir well and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.1 14.5 oz can vegetable broth, 1 & ¾ cups whole milk, 1 cup basmati rice
- After 15 minutes, cover casserole with shredded cheese. Return to the oven for about 10 more minutes.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Allow casserole to rest and cool for 10-15 minutes. Add parsley flakes, plate and enjoy!2 teaspoons chopped parsley
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/8th of recipe (all values are approximate). | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.4g | Protein: 22.1g | Fat: 18.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 5.6g