Breakfast Bake
Start your day off right with this scrumptious breakfast casserole that combines fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese for a delightful morning treat! Perfect for meal prep, this dish is a breeze to whip up and can be enjoyed all week long. Just bake it, slice it, and savor the deliciousness every morning!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- spinach
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- breakfast sausage patties
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- cheddar cheese slices
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (120 ml)
- 6 eggs
📦Other(1)
- 6 english muffins
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together eggs, cottage cheese, and spinach in a dish with seasoning.
- 2
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes. Add english muffins and sausage to a baking sheet and heat up in the oven for 5 minutes.
- 3
Store in the fridge or freezer and reheat in the microwave.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes instead of 400°F to prevent the cottage cheese proteins from curdling and creating a grainy texture.technique375°F for 15-18 minutes
- ✓Squeeze spinach until 80-90% of moisture is removed before mixing, as excess water will create a soggy bake and prevent proper egg coagulation.ingredient80-90% moisture removal
- ✓Add English muffins and sausage to the oven during the last 5 minutes of egg bake time rather than separately to maximize oven efficiency and ensure everything finishes simultaneously.timingLast 5 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:4 ratio of cottage cheese to eggs by volume because cottage cheese's casein proteins help create a firmer, less rubbery texture than eggs alone.technique1:4 ratio cottage cheese to eggs
- ✓Cool the bake completely before refrigerating to prevent condensation buildup, which can make the surface soggy and reduce storage life by 2-3 days.timing2-3 days storage reduction
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Breakfast Bake
Start your day off right with this scrumptious breakfast casserole that combines fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese for a delightful morning treat! Perfect for meal prep, this dish is a breeze to whip up and can be enjoyed all week long. Just bake it, slice it, and savor the deliciousness every morning!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- spinach
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- breakfast sausage patties
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- cheddar cheese slices
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (120 ml)
- 6 eggs
📦Other(1)
- 6 english muffins
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together eggs, cottage cheese, and spinach in a dish with seasoning.
- 2
Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes. Add english muffins and sausage to a baking sheet and heat up in the oven for 5 minutes.
- 3
Store in the fridge or freezer and reheat in the microwave.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and bake for 15-18 minutes instead of 400°F to prevent the cottage cheese proteins from curdling and creating a grainy texture.technique375°F for 15-18 minutes
- ✓Squeeze spinach until 80-90% of moisture is removed before mixing, as excess water will create a soggy bake and prevent proper egg coagulation.ingredient80-90% moisture removal
- ✓Add English muffins and sausage to the oven during the last 5 minutes of egg bake time rather than separately to maximize oven efficiency and ensure everything finishes simultaneously.timingLast 5 minutes
- ✓Use a 1:4 ratio of cottage cheese to eggs by volume because cottage cheese's casein proteins help create a firmer, less rubbery texture than eggs alone.technique1:4 ratio cottage cheese to eggs
- ✓Cool the bake completely before refrigerating to prevent condensation buildup, which can make the surface soggy and reduce storage life by 2-3 days.timing2-3 days storage reduction