Description
A hearty and delicious breakfast packed with protein-rich ingredients, crispy hash browns, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and dried
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage, cooked and drained
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey sausage until it’s browned and crumbly. Make sure to drain any excess liquid.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the thawed and dried hash browns, cooked turkey sausage, half of the shredded cheese, and chopped green onions to the egg mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into squares and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the flavor with different meats or cheeses. Allowing the dish to rest helps in easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American