Description
Looking for the best easy breakfast ideas that are quick simple and healthy? This High Protein Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole is perfect for busy mornings family brunches meal prep weekends and holiday gatherings. It delivers balanced nutrition rich protein and comforting flavor while staying beginner friendly. Bake once and enjoy all week as a healthy breakfast or simple lunch option that reheats beautifully and fits many occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cook 1 lb sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until browned then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened then remove from heat.
- In a bowl whisk 8 eggs with flour baking powder salt and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in sausage mixture and green onions gently to combine.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until set.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing for best texture.
Notes
- Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing.
- Drain sausage well to avoid excess grease.
- Reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg