Description
This Meal Prep Breakfast Eggs recipe is a delicious and protein-packed morning meal that combines ground sausage, fresh vegetables, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for preparing in advance, this dish can be baked and stored in the fridge for up to five days, making your weekday mornings quick and easy. It’s loaded with flavor from sausage and veggies, balanced with creamy cottage cheese and sharp cheddar, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 8 large eggs
- ½ pound ground sausage or chopped bacon
- ¼ cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt or half & half
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables
- ½ small onion, chopped
- ½ bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh spinach
Others
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and sauté: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil in a large, heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage (or chopped bacon), chopped onion, bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables soften and the meat begins to brown. Then, add the chopped fresh spinach and cook for another few seconds until it starts to wilt.
- Mix eggs and cheese: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, ¼ cup of cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt or half & half), ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and season with ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Incorporate the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until everything is well combined.
- Prepare to bake: Grease four small glass oven-safe meal prep containers, muffin tins, or a large casserole dish with oil or butter. Evenly divide the egg mixture among your chosen dishes, ensuring the mixture is spread uniformly.
- Bake: Place the containers or dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the eggs are fully set.
- Cool and store: Remove from the oven and let the egg dishes cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, ideal for meal prepping your breakfasts ahead of time.
- Reheat and serve: When ready to eat, microwave individual portions for 35 to 45 seconds on high or until thoroughly warmed. Enjoy a nutritious and hearty breakfast with minimal effort!
Notes
- If using bacon instead of sausage, cook the bacon first until crispy, then chop it up before adding it to the mixture. This prevents sogginess and enhances smoky flavor.
- You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or half & half depending on your preference for creaminess.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables or spices according to taste or dietary needs.
- This recipe is perfect for making ahead and storing for several days, streamlining your morning routine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 container)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
