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High Protein Cottage Cheese & Turkey Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Anderson Jorge

High Protein Cottage Cheese & Turkey Sausage Breakfast Casserole

High Protein Cottage Cheese & Turkey Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • Lean ground turkey sausage 1 lb (cooked and crumbled)
  • Yellow onion 1 cup (finely diced)
  • Red bell pepper 1 cup (finely diced)
  • Green bell pepper 1 cup (finely diced)
  • Cremini mushrooms 8 oz (sliced)
  • Garlic cloves 2 (minced)
  • Fresh spinach 5 oz (roughly chopped)
  • Dried Italian seasoning 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika ½ tsp
  • Red pepper flakes optional, ¼ tsp
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Large eggs 12
  • Low-fat cottage cheese 1½ cups
  • Milk dairy or unsweetened almond, ½ cup
  • Shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup (plus extra for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil and cook the turkey sausage until fully browned. Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic; sauté until veggies are tender.
  3. Stir in chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until well combined.
  5. Gently fold the cooked turkey sausage and vegetable mixture into the egg mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Protein: ~25–28g
  • Fat: ~14g
  • Carbohydrates: ~8g
  • Fiber: ~2g
  • Sugar: ~3g
  • Sodium: Moderate (varies with sausage)