Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Today I’m going to show you how to make breakfast casserole ahead of time.
This healthy make ahead breakfast will give you energy and keep you satisfied for hours.
This recipe is so versatile, so it’s a great fridge cleaner, you can use up any leftover meats and cheeses that you have hanging out in the fridge.
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This is why you’ll love this easy breakfast casserole:
It’s packed with nutrition (more that 35g of protein per slice)!
This recipe is great for using leftovers!
It’s a lighter version of breakfast casserole, and definitely more creamy!
It reheats so well!
BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE
(makes 4-6 slices)
Ingredients:
1/2 pound Italian sausage, or my Italian sausage mixture (250g)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 small zucchinis (250-300g)
3 eggs
1.5 cups ricotta cheese (400g)
1/2 cup milk (120ml)
1/3 cup ground oats or oat flour (35g)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (20g)
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per large slice):
341 calories, fat 15.5g, carb 14.8g, protein 35.1g
Preparation:
In a frying pan over medium heat add olive oil and cook the Italian sausage mixture until it’s browned. Spread in the casserole dish.
Thinly slice zucchinis in half-moons and spread over the meat.
In a large bowl whisk the eggs, add the ricotta cheese, milk, ground oats, baking soda, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper, and mix it well until the smooth batter is formed.
Pour the mixture over the veggies and meats, shake it up or move around with a fork to evenly distrubute the filling.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350F (180C) for 35 minutes.
Let it cool for 20 minutes, then slice into 4 or 6 equal pieces.
Serve and enjoy!
HOMEMADE ITALIAN SAUSAGE MIXTURE
1 pound ground pork or turkey (450g)
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp red wine
1/2 tsp dry oregano
1/2 tsp crushed fennel seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper