How to Make Skinny Breakfast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, but it can be challenging to find something well-balanced and healthy that also tastes delicious. That's where this Skinny Breakfast Casserole comes in. Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, this casserole is a perfect way to start your day on the right foot.

What makes this breakfast casserole "skinny" is that it's made with lean protein and lots of veggies, but it's still satisfying and hearty enough to keep you ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound bulk turkey sausage
  • cooking spray
  • ½ (8 ounce) can reduced-fat crescent rolls
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 9-inch square casserole dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and line with crescent rolls; place the triangles flat in the dish so they cover the whole bottom.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs, egg whites, milk, baking mix, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl before adding Cheddar cheese.
  • Remove pan from the oven and let cool at least 5 minutes. Spread the browned sausage over the rolls and pour egg mixture over it al. Cover and refrigerate the unbaked casserole at least 8 hours to overnight.
  • In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until set, 40 to 60 minutes. Let cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    431 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 200mg
    • Sodium: 1377mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 312mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 377mg