Start the day with this Egg White Breakfast Casserole Recipe! It's a delicious breakfast made with simple ingredients that is sure to be a family favorite. Not only is this perfect for holiday brunches, but it's a great way to feed large groups of people, too. I love making this delicious dish for family gatherings during the holidays.
This isn't your traditional breakfast casserole. This is a healthy egg bake that is simple meal prep, and each serving is loaded with over 19 grams of protein. It's perfect for individual servings and such an easy breakfast casserole recipe to make and have on hand. One thing that I really enjoy about this easy egg casserole is that it's fast and easy to make, even if it's your first time.
Those who are on the keto diet will also delight in the fact that this healthy breakfast recipe is approved for their dietary wants and needs as well. Not only is it low carb and delicious, but it's a simple and affordable recipe for special occasions as well.
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Ingredients
Turkey sausage - Great for cutting down on fat content and grease.
Red bell pepper - You can use any color or type of bell pepper for this recipe. I used a combination of yellow bell peppers and red bell peppers.
Onion - I like to use a sweet onion to really enhance the flavoring.
Egg whites - Great for adding protein.
Cream cheese - This helps to make the casserole rich and creamy without the worry of it being dry.
Salt - Salt will naturally enhance all the other flavors.
Onion powder - For a boost of onion flavor and taste.
Garlic powder - We love the flavor of garlic and use it a lot. You can adjust or omit based on your preference.
Black pepper - Pepper is also a natural flavor enhancer.
Shredded cheese - Use your favorite type of cheese.
How To Make This Egg White Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X14 basking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step Two: Add the peppers, turkey sausage, and onions to the bottom of the casserole dish.
Step Three: Put the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Mix. You want to be sure that the meat is browned and the veggies are soft. Add cheese on top.
Step Four: Add the egg whites, cream cheese, and seasonings to a blender and blend until it is smooth.
Expert Tip - Alternatively, you can mix them in a large bowl with an electric mixer. It is hard to thoroughly incorporate the cream cheese by hand so I recommend using some type of electric blender or mixer.
Step Five: Pour the egg mixture over the top of the fillings in the dish.
Step Six: Put the mixture in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the egg bake isn’t jiggly. The edges should also be golden brown.
Variations
Use a different type of meat - I love the flavor that this sausage egg casserole has, but that doesn't mean you can't change it up. Adding Canadian bacon, ham, or even chicken sausage are all other delicious options for this great recipe.
Add hash browns - Even though this addition will take it out of the low carb category, it's a great way to make this hearty and delicious. You could also add sweet potatoes for a pop of sweetness.
Change the type of cheese - Pepper jack cheese is perfect for this recipe if you like a little bit of spice!
Whole eggs - If you want to use whole eggs instead of all or some of the whites you can. You would use 8 whole eggs to replace 12 egg whites.
Common Questions
What are the best toppings for this weekend brunch casserole?
Toppings are the perfect way to make individual portions different. Adding crumbled feta cheese on top with a little bit of sour cream is a pretty delicious idea. And if you're a cottage chees fan, putting a spoonful of that on top pairs really well with the rest of the flavors.
Can I make this the night before?
Make-ahead breakfast casseroles are the best! If you want to prep this overnight breakfast casserole to have it ready to bake in the morning, you can. The only thing that you'll want to remember is that you still need to give it about 30 minutes to bake so that it's hot and ready to enjoy. You can save time by cooking the meat and veggies the night before, and then just add the egg mixture in the morning and bake it so that it's hot and ready. Sounds like the perfect breakfast recipe to me.
Do I have to use a baking dish?
You can actually turn this recipe into egg muffins if you want by using a muffin pan. Just make the recipe per the recipe card instructions, and instead of adding to a baking dish, add to individually lined muffin cups. Bake - and enjoy. Nothing like a Christmas morning breakfast that people can grab and eat while they're opening gifts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey sausage
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 onion slices
- 12 egg whites (12 oz or 1.5 cups)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Put the turkey sausage, peppers, and onions in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, mixing halfway through, or until the meat is browned and the veggies are softened.
- Put the egg whites, cream cheese, and seasonings in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the egg over the fillings. Top with cheese.
- Bake for 30 min or until the easy egg bake isn’t jiggly and the edges are golden brown.
Debie Adams says
Recipe says 8 servings but the Nutrition fact says it’s based on 4 servings. Which one is it?
Taryn says
Sorry for that typo. This has 8 servings.