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High-Protein Breakfast Casserole

High-Protein Breakfast Casserole


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Fuel your mornings with this hearty, high-protein breakfast casserole packed with lean turkey sausage, spinach, and a creamy boost from cottage cheese. It’s a simple, meal-prep-friendly dish designed to keep you full, focused, and feeling good—all in one pan.


Ingredients

Scale

10 large eggs

1 ½ cups low-fat cottage cheese

1 lb lean turkey sausage (crumbled or chopped links)

2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, drained)

1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Olive oil spray (for greasing)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a skillet, cook turkey sausage until browned and cooked through.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in cottage cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Fold in the cooked sausage and spinach.

Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until center is set and edges are golden.

Cool slightly before slicing.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250 / Serving
  • Fat: 14g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 3g / Serving
  • Protein: 24g / Serving