Breakfast Potato Bake Casserole

A high-protein meal-prep breakfast casserole with crispy smashed potatoes, savory turkey sausage, peppers, and a cheesy cottage-cheese egg bake.

Ingredients

• 800 g potatoes, boiled
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Garlic (powder or minced), to taste
• Light cooking spray
• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 lb lean turkey breakfast sausage, browned (or chorizo blend)
• 3 bell peppers, chopped
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Green onion, sliced (for topping)

Method

• 1

  Step 1: Heat the oven

  Preheat the oven to **425°F (220°C)**. Lightly coat a large baking dish with **light cooking spray**.

• 2

  Step 2: Smash and crisp the potatoes

  Add the **boiled potatoes** to the baking dish and smash them flat (use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup). Season with **salt, pepper, and garlic to taste**, then lightly spray the tops with **cooking spray**. Bake at **425°F** while you prepare the filling, until the potatoes start to crisp, about **10–15 minutes**.

• 3

  Step 3: Brown the sausage

  Cook the **turkey breakfast sausage** in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully browned and cooked through. Season with **salt, pepper, and garlic to taste** if needed. Drain excess fat if desired.

• 4

  Step 4: Blend the egg mixture

  Blend the **eggs** and **cottage cheese** with **salt, pepper, and garlic to taste** until smooth.

• 5

  Step 5: Assemble the casserole

  Scatter the **browned sausage** evenly over the potatoes, then add the **chopped bell peppers**. Pour the blended **egg mixture** over everything. Top with **grated Parmesan**.

• 6

  Step 6: Bake until set

  Bake at **425°F** for **25–30 minutes**, or until the center is set (no longer jiggly) and the top is lightly golden.

• 7

  Step 7: Broil for extra crisp (optional)

  Turn on the **broiler** for **1–3 minutes** if you want the potatoes/top more crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.

• 8

  Step 8: Rest and finish

  Rest for **10 minutes**, then slice into **8 servings**. Top with **green onion**.

Tips

• **Meal prep/storage:** Cool completely, then refrigerate in airtight containers for up to **4–5 days**.
• **Reheating:** Microwave until hot, or reheat in a **350°F** oven/toaster oven to help maintain crisp edges.
• **Protein swap:** Use **chorizo blend** as written, or any breakfast sausage you like (cook first).
• **Veg add-ins:** Mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini work well—cook watery vegetables briefly before adding to avoid excess moisture.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)