Description
This Creamy Spinach and Potato Breakfast Casserole is a flavorful, high-protein morning meal combining lean ground turkey, fresh spinach, grated potatoes, and a blend of cheeses baked to perfection. With a touch of herbs and spices, it offers a wholesome and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a nutritious 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
- 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 and Prepare Casserole Dish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a small 3-cup casserole dish or an ovenproof skillet with nonstick spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick during baking.
- Cook Onions and Turkey: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of 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. Stir in the ground turkey, chili powder, and onion powder. Cook until the meat is fully browned and crumbled. Once done, transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Spinach: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and fresh sage, sautéing gently for 2-3 minutes to release their flavors. Add the fresh baby spinach leaves and stir continuously until the spinach wilts, approximately 2 minutes. Transfer this mixture into a separate bowl and set aside.
- Combine Casserole Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and fat-free milk to create a creamy base. Add the cooked turkey mixture, sautéed spinach mixture, grated raw potatoes, and shredded Mozzarella cheese. Stir everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole springs back when lightly touched.
- Season and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to cool slightly before serving to enjoy a creamy, flavorful breakfast option.
Notes
- This breakfast casserole features a wholesome mix of sausage (using lean turkey), eggs, potatoes, spinach, and cheese.
- It’s a super easy recipe that can be ready in about 40 minutes.
- High in protein, making it a perfect filling meal for the morning.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean sausage for variation.
- Grated raw potatoes provide a subtle texture and moisture; you can also use hash browns if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/4 casserole)
- Calories: 242 calories
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 291.3 mg
- Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 9.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 22.3 g
- Cholesterol: 137.5 mg
