Spanish Flavors Egg Casserole with Turkey & Sweet Potato
Ingredients
16
oz. ground turkey (Organic at best
“No Antibiotics or Hormones” at least)
1
large onion
chopped
2
cups
medium sweet potatoes
shredded (~4shredded)
2-3
leaves
Tbsp. fresh thyme
or 1 ½ tsp. dried
1
½ -1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
Sprinkling of ground chipotle pepper to taste
or not
1
½ tsp. sea salt
Several grinds black pepper to taste
9
free-range eggs
olive oil
Clarified butter/ghee
can use regular butter
Instructions
In a large sauté pan or Dutch oven, sauté the onion in 1 Tbsp. each olive oil and clarified butter until translucent.
Add the thyme, ground turkey and smoked paprika and blend well.
Add sweet potatoes and stir until well combined, sprinkle with ground chipotle if using.
Grease a 9×13 inch rectangular baking dish with olive oil.
Crack eggs into medium large bowl and whisk briskly until frothy and well beaten.
Transfer the sweet potato and turkey sausage mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
Pour the beaten eggs over and use a spatula to distribute.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until lightly browned and set, or until an instant read thermometer reaches 160-165°F.
Let stand for 5-15 minutes before cutting, cool to room temp, or chill in fridge for later use.
Can be frozen and used within a week for best quality.