Indulge in a savory-sweet symphony with this sweet potato and hot Italian sausage casserole that brings a spicy twist to a classic comfort dish.
Author:Addie Gundry
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 25 minutes
Yield:6-8 1x
Category:Entrées
Ingredients
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6 sweet potatoes, unpeeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cut the sweet potatoes into large cubes and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt, and the pepper. Transfer to the baking dish and roast for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the sausage and break apart with a wooden spoon until cooked.
Add the sausage to the sweet potatoes and top with the Parmesan and pepper flakes, if using. Bake for another 15 minutes. Serve.
