High-Protein Loaded Hash Browns
A hearty and nutritious dish combining crispy hash browns with melty cheese and fluffy eggs, perfect for any meal occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and dried
- 1 pound ground turkey sausage, cooked and drained
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coat of cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain any excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the thawed hash browns, the cooked sausage, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and the chopped green onions to the egg mixture. Stir until everything is mixed well.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center has set.
- After baking, let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing into servings.
Notes
Feel free to swap turkey sausage for a plant-based option for a vegetarian version.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/high-protein-loaded-hash-browns/