High Protein Breakfast Bagel Casserole

High-protein breakfast bagel casserole with turkey sausage, cottage cheese, eggs, and cheddar, baked until set for an easy make-ahead brunch.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 4 bagels
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 6 oz turkey sausage
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 spray cooking spray

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (about 5 min) — 375°F
2. Cook the turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and it reaches 165°F. Remove from the heat. (about 8 min) — 165°F
3. Cut the bagels into bite-size pieces and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Scatter the cooked sausage evenly over them. (about 5 min)
4. Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the bagels and sausage. (about 4 min)
5. Sprinkle the cheddar evenly over the casserole and bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until the eggs are fully set in the center. (about 35 min) — 375°F
6. Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. (about 5 min)