Description
This Creamy Spinach and Potato Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and hearty morning dish featuring lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, and shredded potatoes baked to perfection with gooey cheese. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines savory spices and fresh herbs for a flavorful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onions
- 8 ounces raw 99% lean ground turkey
- 3 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
- 2/3 cup grated raw potatoes, without skin
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy and Eggs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fat free milk
- 1/2 cup shredded low moisture Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a small 3-cup casserole dish or an ovenproof skillet with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Onions and Cook Turkey: Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become soft and fragrant. Add the ground turkey along with chili powder and onion powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the turkey is fully browned and crumbled. Transfer the cooked turkey mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic, Sage, and Spinach: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and sage, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes until aromatic. Add the fresh spinach and stir for about 2 minutes until wilted. Remove the spinach mixture from the pan and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and fat free milk until well combined. Stir in the cooked turkey, sautéed spinach mixture, grated potatoes, and shredded Mozzarella cheese until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole springs back when touched. Remove from oven and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This breakfast casserole combines sausage (in this case, ground turkey), eggs, potatoes, spinach, and cheese for a nutrient-dense meal.
- Super easy and quick to prepare, ready in about 40 minutes total.
- High in protein, making it great for a filling and energizing breakfast or brunch.
- You can swap the ground turkey for sausage or other preferred protein if desired.
- Use a 3-cup casserole dish or an ovenproof skillet to maintain the correct baking size and even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 291.3 mg
- Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 22.3 g
- Cholesterol: 137.5 mg
