Description
This Meal Prep Breakfast Eggs recipe is a savory, protein-packed dish perfect for busy mornings. Made with ground sausage or bacon, fresh vegetables, eggs, and cheese, it’s baked to perfection and easy to reheat for a quick and nutritious start to your day. Ideal for meal prepping, these eggs stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 8 large eggs
- ½ pound ground sausage or chopped bacon
- 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
Pantry & Spices
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and sauté: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage, chopped onion, bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften and the sausage begins to brown. Add the chopped spinach and sauté briefly until it starts to wilt.
- Mix eggs and cheese: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs, ¼ cup of cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt or half & half), ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and the seasonings: ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and prepare for baking: Add the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture to the egg mixture. Stir gently until combined. Grease 4 small glass oven-safe meal prep containers, muffin tins, or a large casserole dish, then divide the mixture evenly among them.
- Bake the eggs: Place the containers or dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the eggs are fully set.
- Cool and store: Allow the baked eggs to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days to use as convenient meal prep breakfasts.
- Reheat and serve: To reheat, microwave the prepared eggs for 35-45 seconds on high or until warmed through. Enjoy your nutritious breakfast!
Notes
- If using bacon instead of sausage, cook the bacon first until crispy, then chop it before adding it to the egg mixture to enhance the smoky flavor and avoid soggy texture.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking; bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms provide a nice balance of flavors.
- These egg dishes can be stored in the refrigerator safely for up to 5 days, making them perfect for meal prep.
- Ensure to grease the containers well to prevent the eggs from sticking during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 container portion)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 360mg
