
By Brandon Groesbeck
High-Protein Breakfast Casserole
6 steps
Prep:25minCook:40min
How you start your day largely influences how the rest of your day will go! So, start your day off right with a hearty breakfast! Try my simple and protein-packed breakfast casserole - and yes, it has sweet potato (but, you can substitute for red potato)! Pair this with a glass of milk for an extra protein boost! See how other people are getting in their daily dose of protein by following the hashtag #MyMorningProtein on Twitter and Instagram. And go here for more protein recipes & tips using milk - good way to start the day!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:06:35 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories308.5 kcal (15%)
Total Fat14 g (20%)
Carbs16 g (6%)
Sugars5.5 g (6%)
Protein30.2 g (60%)
Sodium597.3 mg (30%)
Fiber2.9 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

0.75 lb93 % lean ground turkey

360gsweet potatoes
diced, you can also use red potato

5eggs

10egg whites

1zucchini
large, chopped

2Red Bell Peppers
Diced

1 cupPortobello mushrooms
chopped

⅓ cupsoy milk

1 ¼ cupreduced fat cheddar

seasoning

1 tablespoongarlic
minced or paste

1 tablespoonitalian seasoning

sea salt

pepper
to taste, after it is cooked
Instructions
Step 1
Set oven to 420F.

Step 2
Dice raw sweet potatoes into small pieces and spread them out on a baking sheet. Bake them in the oven for about 15 minutes.



Step 3
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the ground turkey and eggs. Set a (nonstick) skillet on medium-high heat and toss in turkey. Add garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet and chop and stir. Once the meat is completely cooked and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes), remove it from the heat.

Step 4
In a bowl beat together eggs, skim milk and a few pinches of sea salt & pepper.
Step 5
In a large casserole dish (8×8) or individual baking tins, add the cooked ground turkey, sweet potato, zucchini, mushrooms and bell pepper. Finally, pour in the eggs and top with reduced fat cheddar.
Step 6
Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes at 420F.

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