Description
A high protein egg bake casserole with beef sausage, vegetables, and cheddar cheese. It is fluffy, meal prep friendly, and suitable for serving many people.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 pound beef breakfast sausage
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef sausage and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced bell pepper and onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, cooked sausage, and sautéed vegetables until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. The top should be lightly golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to help it firm up. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cook ground beef sausage to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F as measured with a meat thermometer to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American