Spinach and Sweet Potato Egg Bake with Italian Sausage
This egg bake is so delicious, dairy-free, and wholesome from the tender sweet potatoes and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled, medium dice
- salt & pepper, divided *see notes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pound Italian sausage *see notes
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and add the onion, sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the sweet potatoes are just about fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Note: if the sweet potatoes start to turn dark brown quickly and you feel you need more oil, lower the heat. High heat tends to make the sugars in the potato burn faster. - While the potatoes are cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
- Once the potatoes have softened, add the Italian sausage. Cook until the meat has browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the spinach. Cook until the spinach becomes wilted.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs, and place aside.
- Transfer the sausage and sweet potato mixture and the whisked eggs to a 9"x 13" nonstick greased pan.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is slightly golden or until an internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Notes
Italian Sausage
Italian sausages come in casings and casingless forms. If you buy Italian sausage with the casing, remove it and break it up with a spoon while cooking it, or crumble it with your hands beforehand. I used 100% beef Italian sausage, casing removed, from my local market.
Salt and Pepper
Season potatoes and onions with salt and pepper. Add another pinch of salt and pepper to the eggs. Seasoning each layer is key for optimal flavor.
How do you tell if baked eggs are done?
To check if baked eggs are done, gently shake the baking dish, jiggle the center slightly, and insert a toothpick or knife into the center, ensuring it comes out clean or with minimal residue.