If you’re looking for an easy, high-protein meal prep breakfast, stop what you’re doing, grab these simple ingredients, and make this! Our Southwest Eggwhite Breakfast Bake is so full of flavor, offers a giant serving, and packs in a ton of protein. Plus, you can make it on Sunday and enjoy a ready-made breakfast all week!
When weeks are busy, having easy, delicious, meal-prepped breakfasts on hand are a must. Rather than skip breakfast or hit up the drive-thru, I like to whip up this simple dish and enjoy it heated up all week. The best part is that it’s totally customizable! Add more veggies, swap your protein source, or double your batch! The sky is the limit with this one.
P.s. You might also like our original Egg White Breakfast Bake!
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Macro Friendly Breakfast Casserole
1. It’s insanely easy to make. There are only 5 ingredients in our Southwest Egg White Breakfast Casserole and we’re pretty much taking a “dump & bake” approach here.
2. 27g of protein to start your day right. So often I have clients ask me how to hit their protein goal. My answer: start your day with a high-protein breakfast! This delicious, protein-packed egg white bake will give you 27g of nourishment right off the bat.
3. It’s ideal for meal prepping. I know meal prep can feel like a giant task, but not when you choose recipes like this that make the whole process a breeze. Whip this up, portion it out, stick it in the fridge, and enjoy it all week. You’ll be grateful that you did!
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“FHM Southwest Egg White Breakfast Casserole”
10.3g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Cook
- 45 mins
- Total
- 50 mins
Ingredients
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatual
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 8×8 baking dish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
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Over medium heat, spray large skillet with cooking spray, add turkey sausage, break up with a spatula, and allow to cook until no longer pink. Drain.
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In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, egg whites, Rotel, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
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Pour ingredients into prepared baking dish. Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until egg whites are starting to brown.
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Run a knife around the baking dish to loosen and lift out. Slice into 6 even pieces.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, simply microwave for 30-60 seconds. Enjoy!
Tami’s notes
Serving size is 1/6 recipe
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 263kcalProtein 27gCarbs 4gFat 15gFiber 1g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
Do you drain the Rotel?
Hi Kelly Jo! No, I didn’t drain it.