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A delicious plate of High-Protein Breakfast Casserole

Homemade High-Protein Breakfast Casserole


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

High-protein breakfast casserole made with eggs, cottage cheese, turkey sausage, spinach, and melted cheese — a meal-prep favorite with over 30g protein per slice.


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
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Cook turkey sausage in a skillet until browned.
  3. Whisk eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
  4. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Fold in sausage, spinach, and half the cheese.
  6. Pour mixture into baking dish.
  7. Top with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
  9. Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture. Let casserole rest before slicing for clean cuts. Great for meal prep and reheats well.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 31g

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