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Egg Breakfast Casserole

Savory Egg Breakfast Casserole for a Healthy Start

This Egg Breakfast Casserole is a nutritious start to your day with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Can substitute with olive oil or butter.
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Alternatively, use zucchini or butternut squash.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Feel free to swap in ground chicken or pork.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can also work as substitutes.
Seasoning Essentials
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider using smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic is an alternative (1 clove minced equals 1 tsp garlic powder).
  • 6 large Eggs No substitutions recommended.

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Egg Breakfast Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9 baking dish with coconut oil.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet potato into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of coconut oil and cook the ground turkey for 3-5 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat and layer over the sweet potatoes.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, paprika, garlic powder, and seasonings in a large bowl.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the ground turkey layer and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. After 30 minutes, sprinkle fresh baby spinach over the casserole and bake for an additional 5-15 minutes until firm.
  7. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and can be easily customized with different vegetables and meats.

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