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Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Casserole

A cozy, flavor-packed meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, with layers of seasoned ground turkey, sweet potatoes, spinach, and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs total
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus extra to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, breaking it up. Cook until no longer pink (about 5–6 minutes).
  • Stir in onion, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until onions soften.
  • Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Arrange half the sweet potato slices in baking dish.
  • Top with turkey mixture, then spinach. Add remaining sweet potatoes; brush with remaining olive oil.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake 10–15 minutes more until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
  • Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.