Serves: 8 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
🔢 Macros (Per Slice – 1/8 pan)
- Calories: ~310
- Protein: 32–36g
- Carbs: 18–22g
- Fat: 10–12g
(Based on lean turkey sausage + egg whites.)
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 lb lean turkey breakfast sausage (93–99% lean)
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups liquid egg whites
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ small onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional add-ins:
- Spinach
- Jalapeños
- Turkey bacon crumbles
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat:
- Brown turkey sausage with onion and bell pepper.
- Cook until no pink remains.
- Drain excess moisture if needed.
3️⃣ Mix the Egg Base
In a large bowl whisk:
- Eggs
- Egg whites
- Almond milk
- Cottage cheese
- Garlic powder, salt, pepper
4️⃣ Assemble
- Spread hash browns evenly in baking dish.
- Top with cooked sausage mixture.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over everything.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 40–45 minutes until center is set and edges are golden.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
💪 How to Increase Protein (40g+ per slice)
- Use 2 lbs lean meat
- Add extra 1 cup egg whites
- Use fat-free cheese
🔥 Lower-Carb Version
- Replace half (or all) hash browns with riced cauliflower
- Cuts ~8–12g carbs per slice
🧊 Meal Prep Storage
- Fridge: 4–5 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
- Reheat: Microwave 60–90 seconds
