High-Protein Egg Bake with Spinach, Feta, and Turkey Sausage

Eggs and cottage cheese baked with turkey sausage, spinach, feta and peppers — an easy make-ahead breakfast that reheats well.

  • 6 servings
  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 35 min
  • Ready in 50 min
  • About 19 g protein
A golden baked egg casserole with spinach and peppers in a white baking dish

This is easy to make ahead, reheats well, and includes lots of protein to help build muscle!

Why It's Important to Eat Protein

Strength training gives your muscles the signal to grow, but protein helps provide the building blocks. This egg bake gives you a practical, make-ahead way to support muscle repair after exercise.

Serving tip: Pair it with fruit or whole-grain toast for breakfast, or serve it with a salad for lunch.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
210
Protein
19 g

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together. Stir in the turkey sausage, spinach, feta, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Top with shredded cheese if using.
  4. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
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