Description
A hearty and delicious casserole made with sweet potatoes, spicy sausage, and apples, topped with cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices)
- 1 lb spicy sausage (removed from casings)
- 2 medium apples (cored and sliced)
- 1 cup pecans (roughly chopped)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then carefully add the sweet potato slices. Parboil for about 8 minutes until they are just tender but still hold their shape. Drain and set aside.
- While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a little olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spicy sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Slice the apples into thin wedges, then toss them with a teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Add a splash of olive oil and stir to coat evenly.
- Layer half of the parboiled sweet potatoes at the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Top with half of the cooked sausage, caramelized apples, and a handful of chopped pecans. Repeat the layers once more.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer, then scatter the remaining pecans for added crunch. Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to enhance browning.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. The layers should look inviting with a crispy, golden top and a colorful, hearty filling inside.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg