Description
This Meal Prep Breakfast Eggs recipe is a delicious and convenient way to start your day with a protein-packed breakfast that can be made ahead of time. Featuring a savory blend of ground sausage or bacon, fresh vegetables, and fluffy eggs baked to perfection, this dish combines wholesome ingredients into easy-to-serve portions perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- ½ pound ground sausage or chopped bacon
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt or half & half
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables
- ½ small onion, chopped
- ½ bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh spinach
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Sauté: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Heat avocado oil in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened and sausage begins to brown. Add the chopped spinach and cook for another few seconds until it starts to wilt.
- Mix Eggs and Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt or half & half), shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture until fully combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Grease four small glass oven-safe meal prep containers, muffin tins, or a large casserole dish. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the containers or dish.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the eggs are fully set.
- Cool and Store: Allow the baked eggs to cool to room temperature before covering. Refrigerate for up to 5 days for meal prepping convenience.
- Reheat and Serve: To enjoy, microwave on high for 35-45 seconds or until warmed through. Serve and enjoy a hearty breakfast!
Notes
- If using bacon instead of sausage, cook the bacon first until it is crispy, then chop it before adding it to the egg mixture. This prevents sogginess and adds a smoky flavor.
- These baked eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them ideal for meal prepping.
- You can customize vegetables or cheese types according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 container)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
