This is golden, cheesy sausage and spinach egg bake. A high-protein, low-carb breakfast or meal-prep dish that’s filling, flavorful, and ready to slice and go!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fluffy eggs with sausage, spinach, and melted cheese
- High protein from eggs, sausage, and cheese
- Easy one-pan meal perfect for meal prep
- Great hot or cold for busy mornings
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Serves 8)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 lb (450g) cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cottage cheese or ricotta (optional for extra creaminess)
- ¼ cup heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the crumbled sausage, chopped spinach, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Add cottage cheese if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then cut into 8 squares and serve.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 24g
- Total Carbs: 3g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Fat: 19g
