Description
This Meal Prep Breakfast Eggs recipe is a delicious and high-protein way to start your day. Combining savory ground sausage or bacon with fresh vegetables and fluffy eggs baked to perfection, this dish is perfect for preparing ahead and enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and 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 and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- ½ small onion, chopped
- ½ bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Sausage and Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). In a large heavy-duty pan, heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften and the sausage is browned. Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional few seconds until it starts to wilt.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, ¼ cup 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. Stir in the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture until fully combined.
- Prepare Baking Containers: Grease 4 small glass oven-safe meal prep containers, muffin tins, or a large casserole dish with a little oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Bake the Egg Mixture: Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared containers or the casserole dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the eggs are completely set.
- Cool and Store: Remove the baked eggs from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. Cover the containers tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days for easy meal prep breakfasts.
- Reheat and Serve: When ready to eat, microwave the portion on high for 35-45 seconds or until warmed through. Enjoy your nutritious and convenient breakfast!
Notes
- If you use bacon instead of sausage, cook the bacon first until crispy, then chop it finely before mixing with the eggs. This ensures a smoky flavor and prevents sogginess.
- You can customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like tomatoes or zucchini if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese and cheddar with non-dairy alternatives or omit them.
- Make sure to store baked eggs in airtight containers to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 340 mg
