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Savory dinner casserole with ground beef, sweet potato, and cheese in a baking dish.

Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake 🍠🦃

This Healthy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake is a one-pan wonder loaded with savory ground turkey, caramelized sweet potatoes, and melty cheese—all baked to perfection! It’s quick, easy, and perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or lazy Sundays. Plus, it’s totally customizable to match your flavor mood!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken/beef
  • 2 large sweet potatoes cubed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked or regular
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or preferred cooking oil

Instructions
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • 🔥 Pro Tip: Microwave sweet potatoes for 2 minutes before chopping to soften them!

Cook the Ground Turkey

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  • Add ground turkey, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
  • Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
  • 🌶️ Spice It Up: Add red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce!

Assemble & Bake

  • Grease a 9x13” baking dish.
  • Layer roasted sweet potatoes on the bottom.
  • Spread ground turkey mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Broil for 2 minutes for crispy golden cheese (optional).

Notes

✔️ Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
✔️ Freezer: Assemble unbaked, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 10 extra minutes.
✔️ Reheating: Oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results. Microwave works but may soften the texture.