Sweet Potato Sausage Bake
A comforting and healthy bake with sweet potatoes, sausage, and kale, all topped with a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (approx. 2 medium)
- 1 pound Italian pork or chicken sausage, cut into small rounds (approx. 16 ounces)
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup milk
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender-crisp and the sausage is browned. Stir in the kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and 0.5 cup of milk to a low boil. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and the remaining 0.25 cup of milk to form a smooth paste. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering broth until the sauce thickens. Stir in the Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the sweet potato and sausage mixture in the baking dish. Ensure it is evenly distributed.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and heated through.
Notes
This bake is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve hot and enjoy the hearty flavors!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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