HEALTHY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 5 cups Broccoli Crowns (trimmed and cut into florets)
• 1 tablespoon Curry Powder (ground, warm flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
• 12 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 12 large Egg Whites (equivalent to 1½ cups, pre‑separated cartons preferred)
• ¼ cup 2% Milk (any milk can be used)
• ¾ cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, block preferred for best flavor)
• ¾ cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, pre‑shredded works fine)
• 1 light coating Cooking Spray (non‑stick, optional butter or coconut oil)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F and allow it to fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Prepare Baking Dish

   Lightly coat the 10×14 inch baking dish with cooking spray, or rub a thin layer of butter or coconut oil.

   Time: PT2M

3. Trim and Cut Broccoli

   Trim the tough edges off the broccoli crowns, turn them upside down and cut into florets about half‑inch to quarter‑inch pieces, aiming for roughly 5 cups.

   Time: PT5M

4. Steam Broccoli

   Fill a pot with a few inches of water, bring to a rolling boil, place the steamer basket with broccoli on top, cover, and steam for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender.

   Time: PT2M

5. Season Broccoli

   Transfer the steamed broccoli to a bowl, sprinkle with 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Toss gently with clean hands until evenly coated.

   Time: PT1M

6. Make Egg Mixture

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 12 whole eggs, 12 egg whites, ¼ cup 2% milk, a pinch of salt and black pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.

   Time: PT5M

7. Prepare Cheeses

   Shred cheddar cheese (if using a block) and measure ¾ cup each of shredded cheddar and mozzarella.

   Time: PT5M

8. Assemble Casserole

   Layer the seasoned broccoli evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella then cheddar over the broccoli. Pour the egg mixture over the top, spreading gently to cover all ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

9. Bake

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the eggs are set, the top is lightly golden, and a gentle bounce returns when pressed.

   Time: PT32M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Cool and Serve

    Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into 6–8 pieces.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

2 g