Description
This High-Protein Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with eggs, lean sausage or turkey, veggies, and cheese, it’s perfect for meal prep and keeps you full all morning. Easy to customize and great for feeding a crowd, it’s a low-carb, high-protein breakfast staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground turkey or sausage
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- ½ small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or nonstick spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cooked meat, shredded cheese, and chopped vegetables.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or store for meal prep.
Notes
- Use turkey sausage or tofu for a lean or vegetarian option.
- Swap veggies based on season or preference—zucchini, mushrooms, or tomatoes work great.
- Can be baked ahead and refrigerated or frozen in portions.
- Add hot sauce, salsa, or avocado for extra flavor when serving.
- Each slice is high in protein and low in carbs—great for keto or low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g