Description
A comforting and protein-rich breakfast casserole that can be made ahead, ideal for busy mornings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, turkey sausage, or diced ham
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then add the onion and bell peppers, sautéing until softened.
- Add the spinach and stir just until wilted.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Layer the sausage and vegetable mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and then pour the egg mixture evenly over everything.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Rest for 10 minutes before cutting into slices.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or meats. This casserole is perfect for make-ahead meals and can also be frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 270mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, high protein recipe