Homemade High-Protein Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and nutritious breakfast casserole packed with protein from eggs and turkey sausage, complemented by the freshness of spinach and cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 10 large eggs
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sauté the ground turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the egg mixture.
- Fold in the cooked sausage, chopped spinach, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until set and golden on top.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pairs well with fresh fruit or a green smoothie. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 480mg