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Zucchini Herb Sausage Breakfast Casserole
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Zucchini Herb Sausage Breakfast Casserole

The Zucchini Herb Sausage Breakfast Casserole features browned turkey sausage combined with fresh zucchini, garlic, oregano, basil, chives, and baby spinach, all baked within a mixture of beaten eggs and melted Colby Jack cheese. The casserole offers a savory, herbaceous morning dish with a moist, custard-like egg base and tender vegetable pieces, delivering a filling, nutrient-rich start to the day.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb turkey breakfast sausage
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium-sized zucchini chopped
  • 1/4 cup oregano chopped, fresh
  • 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
  • 1/4 cup chives chopped
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 tsp salt sea salt
  • 18 large egg well beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Colby jack cheese or mozzarella cheese, grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly oil a large casserole dish.
  2. Heat the avocado oil over medium heat in a large skillet (I use cast iron). Add the turkey breakfast sausage and brown until cooked through.
  3. Add the garlic, zucchini, oregano, basil, chives, baby spinach, and sea salt. Cover and cook until spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the casserole dish and spread it into an even layer. 
  5. Beat the eggs well in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer, or in a bowl with a fork until well-combined. Pour the beaten eggs evenly into the casserole dish. Sprinkle with mozarella cheese.
  6. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven 45 - 55 minutes, or until casserole is cooked through. Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • To adjust richness, use 12 eggs combined with two-thirds cup half & half or cream instead of 18 eggs alone.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 12 Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 12
Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.