High Protein Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and wholesome breakfast casserole packed with protein from eggs, cottage cheese, and sausage, blended with vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup cooked lean sausage or turkey sausage
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; add chopped vegetables and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the sausage and vegetable mixture, oats, and cheese until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: This casserole keeps well in the fridge for up to five days. Great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 430mg
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