Classic Lightened-Up Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A wholesome and satisfying breakfast casserole made with lean turkey sausage, fresh vegetables, whole wheat bread, and a lightened-up egg mixture, perfect for a healthy start to your day.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or olive oil spray)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup lean turkey sausage (or Canadian bacon, or vegetarian substitute), cooked and crumbled
- 6 slices whole wheat bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 10 large eggs (or 5 whole eggs and 10 egg whites)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown the turkey sausage, and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes, then add mushrooms and spinach until wilted. Return the cooked turkey sausage to the skillet with the vegetables.
Assembly
- Spread the cubed whole wheat bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked turkey sausage and vegetable mixture over the bread cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and vegetable layers, pressing down gently to ensure the bread is soaked. Sprinkle with reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Baking & Serving
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an even lighter casserole, you can use all egg whites instead of whole eggs. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand. This casserole is perfect for meal prepping; simply reheat individual slices for a quick breakfast throughout the week.