This paleo leftover turkey sweet potato frittata will have everyone waking up extra early for!  Rise and shine with this savory and creamy paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free breakfast that everyone will love!

I know that I promised in my Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili post earlier this week that I would be dishing up some awesome leftover turkey recipes and today is no exception.

On top of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, I'm also helping you use up leftover sweet potatoes, leftover onions, sage, kale, and other pieces that may not have been completely demolished at your Thanksgiving table.

Best sweet potato frittata:

This is by far my favorite frittata of all time!

I think it has to do with the combination of how cheesy and savory it tastes along with it's hints of sage and thyme but without the cheese and grease!

That's right!  This cleverly pieced together gem is uber clean and healthy but tastes so far from it.

Alex still doesn't believe me that there's no cheese or cream in it.  This frittata is that clever.

So if you are ready to make an impressive morning-after-Thanksgiving breakfast in under 30 minutes this paleo leftover turkey sweet potato frittata is the one for you.

Go grab your skillet!

What is a frittata?

A frittata is an egg-based dish that originated in Italy.  It is kind of like a crustless quiche and somewhat like an omelet.

What is the difference between a frittata and an omelet?

A frittata combines all ingredients together before cooking together.  An omelet has the egg base and has it's ingredients folded into it during the cooking process.  Omelets are usually served as a thinner folded shell-like presentation where frittatas are usually sliced into thick pie-shaped triangles.

What's the difference between a frittata and a quiche?

Quiches can be crustless or contain a delicious savory crust.  Frittatas do not have a crust.  Quiches also usually will contain dairy, either milk or cream or cheeses to make it hearty and creamy.  Frittatas do not contain milk or cream so biting into a frittata usually elicits a lighter feel, less stick-to-your-ribs.

Sweet Potato Frittata Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
• 3 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 cup chopped kale, or spinach
• 2 cups chopped leftover cooked turkey meat
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or 3 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 6-8 leaves sage, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 large eggs, beaten + 2 tablespoon water

How to make a sweet potato frittata:

1. Preheat your oven to 375*F.   Heat your oven-safe skillet over medium heat with the coconut oil coating the bottom and sides of the skillet. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Add the kale, turkey, onion, garlic, thyme, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, sage, paprika, and salt and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes or until the kale is wilted.
3. Turn down your skillet temp to low and the egg + water mixture, stirring until mixed thoroughly once and then left undisturbed. Cook on low for 4-5 minutes or until the egg just starts to set or firm slightly.
4. Transfer to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and are starting to separate from the edges of the skillet.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Different versions of sweet potato frittatas:

There are so many varieties of frittata out there.

You can virtually put anything you could want in your frittata.

So what do you put in a frittata?

Besides the base of egg, sweet potato, and water, you can choose options that make your heart happy.

I suggest starting with this recipe's recommended ingredients and tweaking them if you have your own idea for a frittata variety.

Many people put their favorite vegetables in their frittatas such as spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs.

Can I make a frittata the night before?

You sure can!  You can make the frittata the day before, let it cool to room temperature and then transfer it to the fridge in an airtight container until you are ready to reheat the next day.

How to store leftover frittata:

You can store your leftover sweet potato frittata in an airtight container once it has cooled down to room temperature.

Once sealed in an airtight container, chill it in the refrigerator.

Your frittata will hold great chilled for up to one day in the fridge.

How to reheat your sweet potato frittata:

To reheat the frittata take the breakfast slices out of the airtight container and place them in an oven-safe baking dish in a preheated oven at 375*F for 3-7 minutes, depending on how many slices you are reheating at one time and how hot you like your frittata slices.

More leftover turkey recipes:

• Leftover Turkey Lemon Garlic Soup
• Our ever popular Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Nachos
• Healthy Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa
• Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
• Pumpkin Sage Turkey Meatballs with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
• Slow Cooker White Turkey Chili