Classic Clean Eating Breakfast Casserole
This delicious and healthy breakfast casserole is packed with protein and vegetables, making it a perfect start to your day. It's easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Equipment
- oven
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup diced lean chicken sausage (sugar-free)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 10 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for non-dairy, omit or use nutritional yeast)
- Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook diced chicken sausage until browned (5-7 minutes) and set aside.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet, sautéing until softened (5-7 minutes), then add and wilt spinach (2-3 minutes), seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Evenly spread the cooked chicken sausage and sautéed vegetables in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged, and gently press down any larger vegetable pieces.
- If using, sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and lightly golden on top, and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh chives, if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese or substitute with nutritional yeast.