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A casserole dish with a slice of hot breakfast casserole being lifted by a metal spatula. The casserole is covered with melted cheese, cooked tomatoes, and garnished with fresh basil leaves. A striped cloth napkin is nearby.

Breakfast Egg Bake Casserole

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • ½ cup bell pepper diced (any color)
  • ⅓ cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dash of cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Grease an 8×8 baking dish.
  • In a frying pan, heat the butter and saute the peppers and onions for 3-4 minutes, until starting to brown.
  • Whisk eggs then add the salt, garlic powder, cayenne (optional), and cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle sausage crumbles over the bottom of the baking dish then sprinkle the peppers and onion over the sausage.
  • Pour the egg mixture on top and make sure everything is spread evenly.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the egg is fully cooked.
  • Top the casserole with cheese and return to the oven until melted (about 2 minutes).
  • Garnish with fresh herbs, flake salt, and cracked pepper. (optional)

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 719IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg
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