Description
This Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake is a nutritious, easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Packed with tender sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy egg mixture, this baked casserole is both satisfying and wholesome. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free for a versatile, healthy meal!
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Arrange the sliced sweet potatoes in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Add the Spinach: Spread the fresh spinach evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the Bake: Pour the egg mixture over the spinach and sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with feta cheese if using.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Make It Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free milk alternative and skip the feta.
- Add More Protein: Include cooked chicken, turkey, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for more flavor.
- Try Different Greens: Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard.
- Add More Cheese: Swap feta for shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
