Classic Breakfast Casserole

Enjoy the timeless comfort of a Classic Breakfast Casserole. This hearty dish brings together a medley of wholesome ingredients, including savory turkey ground breakfast sausage, a symphony of veggies like onions, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, and broccoli, and a fragrant blend of thyme and garlic powder. A harmonious mixture of egg whites and whole eggs binds it all together. Seasoned with just the right touch of salt and pepper, this casserole is topped with a sprinkle of aged cheddar for a delightful breakfast that's both comforting and nutritious.

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb turkey ground breakfast sausage

• 1 16 oz carton egg whites

• 6 whole eggs

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1/2 package mushrooms, chopped

• 1/2 package grape tomatoes, cut in half

• 1/2 bag broccoli, chopped

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp each salt & pepper

• 1/4 c aged cheddar, shredded

   

STEPS

1. In a heated skillet over medium heat brown sausage and crumble.

2. Add veggies and cook for 5 minutes to soften.

3. While cooking add eggs and whites to a bowl. Add seasonings to eggs and whisk.

4. Add meat and veggie mixture to a glass 9x13 dish. Pour egg mixture over meat and top with cheese.

5. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until set. Switch the oven to broil on high for 1 minute or so to brown the top if desired. Watch it because it burns quickly.

    

Notes: I usually try to buy turkey sausage without msg like Jennie-O brand. I actually make this for dinner more than brunch because we love a breakfast for dinner night. Also, this is on our Christmas morning and Easter brunch menu. It’s perfect because no starch, so perfect protein and fiber to go with your traditional cinnamon rolls, pastries, chocolate Santa or Bunny, or whatever fun sentimental holiday sweets and keep your blood sugar more balanced and feeling good so you can focus on the people and conversations.

FLAVOR SWAPS:

Fall

• 1 apple, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp sage

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp each salt & pepper

• goat cheese

Mexican

• 1/2 can rotel, drained

• 1 T taco seasoning

• 1 tsp each salt & pepper

• cotija or cheddar cheese

• Top with salsa

Mediterranean

• 1 package grape tomatoes

• spinach or kale, chopped

• 1 tsp basil

• 1 tsp each salt & pepper

• feta cheese

Southern

• country ham, diced (uncured)

• 1 small can green chilies, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 T dijon mustard

• 1 tsp pepper

• cheddar, shredded

🍑 Nourishment Breakdown

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