Name: Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 11 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 scallions; 8 sausage links; 2 cups mixed vegetables; 0.5 cup plain greek yogurt; 16 egg whites; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

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Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

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Healthy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

1 scallions

8 sausage links(turkey or chicken, fully cooked)

2 cups mixed vegetables(like broccoli, peppers, asparagus, spinach)

½ cup plain greek yogurt(nonfat)

16 egg whites

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese(light, 6 oz. is about 1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Mince the scallion and set aside.

Finely chop the sausage and set aside.

Dice the vegetables into 1/4 inch pieces.

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.

Place the Greek yogurt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the vegetables and stir with a rubber spatula until they are coated.

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.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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.

Check to see that casserole is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

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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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Sausage for Even Texture 🥓
Brown the sausage links separately before adding to the casserole to render fat and ensure even cooking throughout the dish, preventing undercooked centers.
Balance Egg Whites with Greek Yogurt 🥚
Mix egg whites with Greek yogurt in a 2:1 ratio to create a creamy custard base while keeping calories low and adding tangy flavor that complements the sausage.
Dry Your Vegetables First 🥬
Pat mixed vegetables completely dry with paper towels before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the casserole watery and soggy during baking.
Add Scallions in Layers ⏲️
Reserve half the scallions for the top of the casserole and sprinkle after baking to maintain their fresh, bright flavor and vibrant green color.
Let It Rest Before Serving 🧊
Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes after removing from the oven so the custard fully sets, making it easier to slice and serve in clean portions.