Description
This High Protein Cottage Cheese Turkey Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a nutritious and hearty breakfast, packed with protein from turkey sausage, eggs, and cottage cheese. Combined with vegetables like spinach and bell pepper, it makes a delicious, make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked and crumbled turkey sausage
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach or kale
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray, for coating the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add crumbled turkey sausage, cheddar cheese, spinach, bell pepper, and onion. Mix until evenly combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow casserole to cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before and refrigerate; bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Customize with other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American