Description
This comforting one-dish meal creates the perfect balance of savory turkey sausage and sweet, roasted autumn flavors. By combining tender sweet potatoes, tart Gala apples, and crusty whole-grain bread in a rich, velvety custard, this casserole serves as the ultimate cozy brunch or an effortless, family-friendly dinner. It is nutrient-dense, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy mornings when you want something special with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tbsp Water
1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium Gala apple, cored and diced
6 oz Turkey sausage, casings removed
1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
8 oz Whole-grain bread, cubed
1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
6 large Eggs, lightly beaten
12 oz Evaporated milk
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Ground pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place sweet potatoes and water in a microwaveable bowl, cover tightly, and microwave on high for 3 minutes until tender; drain well and cool for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add turkey sausage, onion, and garlic to the skillet, cooking until sausage is browned and onions are softened.
Stir in the diced apples and thyme, cooking for 2 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, Dijon mustard, and pepper.
Fold in the sweet potatoes, sausage mixture, and bread cubes into the egg custard.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the top with Gruyère cheese.
Bake for 50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture as it absorbs the custard without becoming mushy. This dish is freezer-friendly; assemble it ahead of time, cover tightly, and bake from thawed or frozen (adjusting time accordingly).
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American