Protein-packed breakfast casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein Base
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12 large fresh eggs
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1 pound ground turkey breakfast sausage (you can use pre-cooked if in a hurry)
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16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
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1½ cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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½ sweet onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 green bell pepper, small dice
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1 red bell pepper, small dice
→ Seasonings & Oil
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1 teaspoon olive oil for cooking
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¼ teaspoon sea salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Instructions:
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Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it's ready when you finish the prep.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon while cooking until no pink remains, about 10 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate.
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In the same skillet with the flavorful sausage bits, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and both bell peppers. Cook until they're just softened but still have some bite, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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While the sausage and veggies are cooling, crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, salt and pepper. Blend everything together using an immersion blender until smooth and well combined. (A regular blender works great too!)
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Fold the cooked turkey sausage and sautéed vegetables into the egg mixture, making sure everything is evenly distributed.
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Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish that's either non-stick or lightly oiled. Spread it out evenly and pop it in the oven.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set and no longer jiggly. If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. The casserole will puff up a bit while baking.
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Let the egg bake rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing into portions. This helps it set up nicely and makes for cleaner slices.
# Notes:
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This high-protein breakfast casserole is perfect for meal prep - it keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or swap in different cheeses based on what you have on hand.
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Cooking time may vary depending on your oven, so start checking for doneness at 40 minutes.