High-Protein Sausage and Bacon Egg Bake

Name: High-Protein Sausage and Bacon Egg Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 1/2 cup cottage cheese; 1 tbsp hot sauce; salt, to taste; 1 tbsp butter; 12 oz chicken sausage, chopped; 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits; 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese

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This savory egg bake combines 12 eggs, chicken sausage, bacon, and cottage cheese for a protein-packed casserole that doubles as an easy meal-prep breakfast or brunch dish.

🌍American 🏷️Egg bake 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Breakfast 🏷️Meal-prep High-protein

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🏷️Sausage

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Total

40 min

Servings

6

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, hot sauce, and salt.
3
Blend the egg mixture until it is smooth and frothy.
4
While the eggs are blending, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken sausage and cook until browned on all sides.
5
Spread the cooked sausage evenly in the bottom of a 13x9 inch glass baking dish.
6
Sprinkle the bacon bits and shredded cheddar jack cheese over the sausage.
7
Pour the blended egg mixture over the sausage and cheese. Gently stir to combine everything in the dish.
8
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
9
Let the egg bake cool for a few minutes before cutting into 6 servings.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop the sausage into small, even pieces before cooking to ensure uniform texture and even distribution throughout the bake.
Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese rather than non-fat for creamier texture and better protein absorption.
Let the baked casserole rest 5 minutes before cutting—this helps it hold together and makes portioning cleaner.
Stir the egg mixture gently after pouring into the dish to distribute cheese and meat evenly before baking.

Substitutions

Chicken sausage → ground turkey or Italian pork sausage (same quantity)
Cottage cheese → Greek yogurt (same quantity; texture will be slightly tangier)
Cheddar jack cheese → sharp cheddar or Gruyère (no flavor change, 1 cup total)
Hot sauce → black pepper or smoked paprika (optional, to taste)

Storage & make-ahead

Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave (1–2 minutes) or oven at 325°F for 10–12 minutes until warmed through.

Common Questions

Can I make this egg bake the night before?

Yes. Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate up to 12 hours before baking. Add 5–10 minutes to bake time if starting cold.

How do I know when the egg bake is done?

Bake until the center is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken, about 30–35 minutes at 350°F. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.

Can I freeze this egg bake?

Yes. Cool completely, cut into portions, and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 325°F for 25–30 minutes, covered with foil.