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high protein breakfast casserole

High Protein Breakfast Casserole

Start your day right with a high protein breakfast casserole. Packed with eggs, sausage, and cheese, it's delicious, filling, and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 ounces cooked turkey sausage (or lean sausage of choice)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
  • to taste Additional vegetables (e.g., spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers)
  • to taste Seasonings (e.g., garlic powder, smoked paprika, herbs)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until well beaten.
  3. In a skillet, brown the turkey sausage over medium heat until fully cooked.
  4. Layer the cooked sausage in a greased casserole dish.
  5. Add any chosen vegetables evenly over the sausage.
  6. Pour the beaten eggs over the layered ingredients.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
  8. Season with your choice of spices.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes until eggs are set and cheese is bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool slightly, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prep; simply slice and reheat portions throughout the week.
Feel free to experiment with different meats, veggies, and cheeses to keep things interesting.
For a low-carb version, skip the bread or use vegetables like zucchini or cauliflower rice instead.
The casserole can be frozen for later enjoyment; just make sure to let it cool and wrap each portion well.
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