Start your day right with this High-Protein Breakfast Casserole. Designed to support your weight loss and fat loss goals, this hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for meal prep. With layers of lean ground beef, low-carb potatoes, and veggies, bound together by a rich egg mixture, this dish brings modern American comfort food straight to your table.
Ingredients
🥚 8 medium eggs
🥩 ¾ lb 340 g ground beef 95/5 or better lean percentage
🥔 ¾ lb 340 g Lotatoes/Carisma potatoes, shredded or cauliflower rice for low-carb
🧀 ¾ cup 75 g reduced-fat shredded cheese
🥛 ½ cup 120 ml protein almond milk
🥕 1 cup 150 g mixed vegetables frozen
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🌰 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt plus additional for seasoning beef
🧂 ¼ teaspoon pepper plus additional for seasoning beef
Instructions
1- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F 200°C.
2- Prepare Potatoes:
- Grate the potatoes and rinse them under cold water in a strainer until the water runs clear.
- Squeeze them very dry to remove all excess moisture.
3- Brown Ground Beef:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Season with additional salt and pepper while cooking.
4- Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, protein almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5- Layer Ingredients:
- Use individual baking dishes or a large baking dish.
- Create a base layer with grated potatoes.
- Add an even layer of the browned ground beef.
- Sprinkle the frozen mixed vegetables over the beef layer.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over all layers.
6- Initial Bake:
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
7- Add Cheese & Final Bake:
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Return to bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
8- Rest:
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set properly.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 368 Cal
Protein: 37g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fats: 16g
Equipment Needed: Baking dish, skillet, whisk, bowl, strainer
Cooking Tips:
- For a lower-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice for potatoes.
- Ensure potatoes are thoroughly rinsed and dried for texture.
- Allow the dish to rest to firm up before serving.
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