High Protein Turkey Sausage Green Chile and Egg Casserole
High Protein Turkey Sausage and Green Chile Egg Casserole. This high protein breakfast casserole combines turkey sausage, cottage cheese, cheddar, eggs, and green chiles for a hearty, low-carb make-ahead breakfast.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Turkey Breakast Sausage (Jimmy Dean Premium Turkey Sausage Roll)
- 12 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 4 ounces Diced Green Chiles
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Optional:
- sauteed onions, jalapenos, red peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Cook the sausage. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey breakfast sausage, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked through. If using onions or jalapeños, sauté them with the sausage until softened. Drain any excess liquid and set aside to cool slightly.
- Blend the egg base. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the mix-ins. Stir in the diced green chiles, cooked turkey sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a small handful of cheese to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Assemble. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Top with the reserved cheese, if using.
- Bake. Bake for 32–42 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly, and the top is lightly golden
- Rest and serve. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing into squares and serving. Serve with fresh salsa, sour cream, or for extra protein, top with plain Greek yogurt.
Notes
Can I use egg whites instead of whole eggs? Yes, you can substitute some or all of the whole eggs with egg whites (using about 2 egg whites per whole egg) for an even leaner casserole, though the texture will be slightly less rich.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 353mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg
