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Sweet potato and zucchini ground turkey bake in a large baking dish with a wooden spoon.

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Bake

This weeknight-friendly ground turkey sweet potato casserole is wholesome combination but still tastes like comfort food!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Equipment

  • 1 Large Baking Dish 9x13" suggested
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Large Chef's Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 medium zucchini diced into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Optional toppings – chopped parsley and lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the sweet potatoes and diced onions to a large baking dish (9x13 inch) and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
    Baked sweet potatoes chunks and diced onions in a large baking dish.
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and once hot add the ground turkey. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the turkey is browned.
    Cooked ground turkey in a skillet with teal handles.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and add the browned turkey and diced zucchini. Stir to combine. Top with mozzarella cheese.
    Ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and zucchini topped with shredded mozzarella cheese in a blue handled baking dish.
  • Cover with a piece of aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
    Baked sweet potatoes, zucchini, ground turkey, and cheese in a baking dish.
  • Top with optional chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
    Ground turkey sweet potato bake topped with parsley in a baking dish.

Notes

Storage - Leftovers can be saved for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
Freeze - After baking, allow the casserole to cool and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, allow to defrost in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours and then bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13361IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg