Low in calories but high in flavor and protein, this casserole is a perfect healthy start to the day.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage.
1. Info for Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
- Cook Time: 1 Hr 0 Min
- Total Time: 1 Hr 0 Min
- Servings: 11
- Calories: 149.2 kcal
2. Ingredients for Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
- 1 scallion
- 8 links fully cooked turkey sausage (or chicken sausage)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (like broccoli, peppers, asparagus, spinach)
- 1/2 cup 0% plain greek yogurt
- 16 egg whites
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 6oz. (1 1/2 cups) lite shredded mozzarella cheese
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
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Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Mince the scallion and set aside.
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Finely chop the sausage and set aside.
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Dice the vegetables into 1/4 inch pieces.
3.3 Stove
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Place the vegetables in a large skillet. Set the skillet over medium-high heat, and pour in the water. Bring the water to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the water is completely evaporated. Set aside.
3.4 Prep
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Place the Greek yogurt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the vegetables and stir with a rubber spatula until they are coated.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites lightly to loosen them. Add the yogurt and vegetable mixture, sausage, scallion, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. Fold with a rubber spatula to evenly distribute.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3.5 Oven
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Bake the casserole on middle rack of oven until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
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Allow casserole to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving Cut the casserole into squares, or simply spoon onto plates.
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