Savory Turkey‑Egg Breakfast Casserole
Cook time: 35 min
A fluffy, protein‑dense casserole layered with turkey, sweet butternut squash, carrots, and cottage cheese – ideal for a quick, nutrient‑rich breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground turkey
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups low‑fat cottage cheese (≈ 340 g)
- 1 cup diced butternut squash (≈ 150 g)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (≈ 110 g)
- ½ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp sea‑salt, plus extra for seasoning
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pre‑heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Toss diced butternut squash with 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a sheet pan and roast 15‑18 min until tender.
- While squash roasts, heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook, breaking up, until fully browned (≈ 7 min). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk eggs, then fold in cottage cheese, shredded carrots, parsley, and a pinch of extra salt.
- In a greased 9‑inch square baking dish, layer roasted squash, then the cooked turkey, and finally pour the egg‑cottage mixture over everything.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 min. Remove foil and bake an additional 10‑12 min until the centre is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool 5 min, cut into six squares, and wrap each portion for storage.
Macros
Whole Dish
Field | Amount |
---|---|
Calories | 2 880 kcal |
Protein | 276 g |
Fat | 108 g |
Carbs | 180 g |
Fiber | 72 g |
Sugar | 48 g |
Volume | ≈ 2.2 kg |
Per Serving
480 calories, 46 g protein, 18 g fat, 30 g carbs, 12 g fiber, 8 g sugar