Description
This Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake is a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any meal of the day. Layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and a cheesy egg mixture come together to create a satisfying and flavorful bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Layer:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Spinach Layer:
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer sweet potatoes, spinach mixture, and cheese in the baking dish. Repeat the layers.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture over the layers and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until set.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bake can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals.
- For added protein, include cooked bacon or sausage between the layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
