This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the perfect high protein breakfast meal prep!

Ingredients

• 1 lb Turkey Breakfast Sausage (ground, preferably pre‑seasoned)
• 1 lb Ground Turkey (lean (93% lean))
• 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (diced bell pepper, onion, and spinach (or any favorite veggies))
• 12 Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 2 cups Cottage Cheese (full‑fat or low‑fat, well‑drained)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Paprika (smoked optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Cook Turkey Sausage

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

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3. Add Ground Turkey

   Add the ground turkey to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

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4. Sauté Vegetables

   Stir in the diced mixed vegetables and sauté until they soften, roughly 5 minutes.

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5. Transfer Meat‑Veggie Mix

   Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the cooked meat and vegetables to a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT2M

6. Blend Eggs and Cottage Cheese

   In a separate bowl, whisk the 12 eggs until light, then whisk in the cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until the mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

7. Combine All Ingredients

   Pour the egg‑cottage cheese mixture over the meat‑veggie mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.

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8. Fill Baking Pan

   Grease the 9x13‑inch baking pan with a little oil or butter, then pour the batter in, spreading it out evenly.

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9. Bake

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30‑35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Cool and Serve

    Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 6 equal squares and serve. Store leftovers as directed.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

6g

Fat

15g

Fiber

1g