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Sweet potatoes for breakfast, what?! Just think about it... we don't think twice about eating a regular potato that early in the A.M., which means their sweet, tender cousins are also perfect for your sunrises! These sugary treats from nature come together in a slow cooker with some spicy sausage and savory, crunchy flavors. This method of cooking makes it even more of a waking-up-win because that means your meal requires minimal effort! See? We know a thing or two when it comes to a yummy breakfast! Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole will surely be very a-peeling to you!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs
- 1 cup onion, refrigerated and pre-chopped
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- parsley, to taste and chopped
Directions
Step 1 -Lightly grease a 5-quart slow cooker.
Step 2 -Place the sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl with the water.
Step 3 -Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
Step 4 -Discard the plastic wrap and set the potatoes aside.
Step 5 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Step 6 -Brown the sausage in the melted butter, stirring often, until browned and crumbled, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 7 -In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, and the Italian seasoning together.
Step 8 -Add the cooked sausage, the egg mixture, the breadcrumbs, the tender sweet potatoes, the onion, and 1 cup of the cheese in the prepared slow cooker, stirring to combine.
Step 9 -Sprinkle the mixture with the remaining cheese.
Step 10 -Cover and cook on low heat until almost set, about 3 1/2-hours on low.
Step 11 -Uncover and cook on low until the edges are browned and the liquid on top is evaporated, about 20 minutes.
Step 12 -Garnish with the parsley.
Step 13 -Serve.
