Easy Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Easy Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This Easy Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Made with hearty sausage, fluffy eggs, and creamy cottage cheese, it's perfect for a filling breakfast or brunch. Simple to prepare, this casserole is ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Enjoy a flavorful, protein-packed meal that will keep you satisfied all morning long!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cottage Cheese Egg and Sausage Casserole, Egg Breakfast Casserole, Protein Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole, Veggie and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 765kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

1 lb. Breakfast Sausage (cooked and crumbled)(Jimmy Deans)
12 Eggs
16 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)(divided)
½ Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
10 oz Frozen Spinach (thawed)(moisture squeezed out)
24 oz Cottage Cheese (4% milk fat)
1 Stick Unsalted Butter (melted)
1 Cup Red Bell Pepper (diced)
½ Cup Onion (minced)
¾ Cup Flour
1 Tsp Oregano
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Black Ground Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb. breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Vegetables: While the sausage is cooking, dice 1 cup of red bell pepper and mince ½ cup of onion. Thaw 10 oz. of frozen spinach and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Mix the Eggs and Cheeses: In a large mixing bowl, crack 12 eggs and whisk until well-beaten. Add 24 oz. of cottage cheese, ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, and 12 oz. of shredded cheddar cheese (reserving the remaining 4 oz. for topping).
Combine the Ingredients: To the egg mixture, add the cooked sausage, diced red bell pepper, minced onion, thawed spinach, 1 stick of melted unsalted butter, ¾ cup of flour, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black ground pepper to taste. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Pour into Baking Dish: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, then pour the mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in Two Steps: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the reserved 4 oz. of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return the dish, uncovered, to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm and enjoy!

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