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9) Sweet Potato, Sausage, and Sage Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 3 large
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar optional
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, 3–4 minutes. Stir in chopped sage and remove from heat.
  3. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in half the sausage and half the cheese.
  4. Spread mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining sausage, cheese, and panko.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.