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6) Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Mash with butter and milk; stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Cook onion and garlic until soft, 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add turkey, salt, and pepper. Brown and break up meat, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Pour in broth and simmer until slightly reduced, 5 minutes.
  5. Spread turkey mixture in a 9x13 pan. Top with mashed sweet potatoes and smooth.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until edges bubble and top is lightly browned.