Description
This cottage cheese egg bake provides a high protein breakfast. It includes eggs, sausage, vegetables, and cheese. Prepare it ahead for easy meals all week.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground turkey sausage
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 3 ounces frozen spinach
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish.
- Cook the ground turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the onion, bell peppers, and frozen spinach to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and excess moisture evaporates.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Stir the cooked sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper into the egg mixture until you mix everything evenly.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges set and the center is firm with a slight jiggle.
- Rest the bake for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Eggs must reach a safe internal temperature of 160°F before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American