Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Set aside.

3. 3

   Chop the onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Mince the garlic.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and carrot to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add the ground sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

10. 10

    In a large casserole dish, layer half of the sliced sweet potatoes on the bottom.

11. 11

    Top with half of the sausage and vegetable mixture.

12. 12

    Add the remaining sweet potato slices, followed by the rest of the sausage mixture.

13. 13

    Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.

15. 15

    Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

16. 16

    Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.