Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Ground turkey, sweet potatoes, corn, and seasonings bake into a casserole.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 cup of corn, either fresh or frozen
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of shredded cheese, like cheddar or your favorite kind
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or another oil you like)
• Greased 9×13-inch baking dish

How to make it

1. Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) before you start cooking. While you get the casserole ready, this will give it time to warm up.

2. In a big skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or another oil you like) over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook it, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This will take about five to seven minutes. Take the extra fat off the turkey and put the skillet back on the stove.

3. Put the turkey in the skillet and add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Stir the onions every few minutes while they cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are soft and clear.

4. Add the corn, black beans, and sweet potatoes that have been peeled and diced. Put in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every so often, until the sweet potatoes are a little soft but not fully cooked.

5. Put the turkey and vegetable mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly, and then put the shredded cheese on top.

6. Put the casserole in the oven that has already been heated and bake it for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft and fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbling.

7. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes after you take it out of the oven. Add some chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving to give it some color and flavor.

Tips and serving

Cut sweet potatoes evenly and cook the turkey to 165°F (74°C) before serving.

For more ideas, try Easy Ground Turkey Taco Casserole with Bold Mexican Flavors or Easy Ground Turkey and Potatoes Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinner.