One-Dish Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole You’ll Love

This savory breakfast casserole is a satisfying way to start your day, loaded with lean turkey sausage, melty cheese, fluffy eggs, and a golden biscuit-style base. It’s comfort food you can feel good about—perfect for brunches, holidays, or prepping breakfasts ahead of time. Every bite is warm, cheesy, and full of flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Savory & Filling: Eggs, sausage, and cheese come together in one cozy dish.
Lighter Ingredients: Uses lean protein and reduced-fat cheese for a more balanced bite.
Perfect for Meal Prep: Make ahead and enjoy throughout the week.
Crowd-Pleasing Classic: Always a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

Base Layer

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional for extra lift)

Egg Mixture

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or low-fat milk)
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 oz lean turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat and Prep

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray or grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

Make the Biscuit Base

  • In a bowl, combine the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and baking powder. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Cook the Sausage

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.

Mix the Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheese.

Assemble & Bake

  • Pour the egg and sausage mixture over the biscuit dough base in the dish.
  • Spread evenly, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Approximate)

  • Calories: 215
  • Carbs: 10g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g

Tips for Success

  • Chill Before Slicing: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes to make slicing easier.
  • Add Veggies: Try bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for added flavor and fiber.
  • Swap the Cheese: Use mozzarella or a spicy cheese blend to change up the flavor profile.
  • Double the Recipe: This easily scales to a 9×13 pan for feeding a larger group.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Protein-Packed: Keeps you full longer with a good dose of lean protein.
  • Customizable Base: Biscuit dough adds texture and absorbs flavors perfectly.
  • Balanced Flavors: Cheese and sausage bring richness, while spices and eggs balance the dish.
  • Ideal for Busy Mornings: Store and reheat for a quick, nutritious start to the day.

This Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is a no-fuss, full-flavor dish that makes mornings a little easier and a lot tastier. With satisfying ingredients and a lightened-up twist, it’s everything you love about a hearty breakfast—baked into one wholesome pan.

One-Dish Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole You’ll Love

Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

215

kcal
Total time

50

minutes

This savory breakfast casserole is a satisfying way to start your day, loaded with lean turkey sausage, melty cheese, fluffy eggs, and a golden biscuit-style base. It’s comfort food you can feel good about—perfect for brunches, holidays, or prepping breakfasts ahead of time. Every bite is warm, cheesy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • Base Layer

  • 1 cup self-rising flour

  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt

  • 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional for extra lift)

  • Egg Mixture

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or low-fat milk)

  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

  • 6 oz lean turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray or grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  • Make the Biscuit Base
    In a bowl, combine the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and baking powder. Mix until a dough forms.
    Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Cook the Sausage
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey sausage until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Mix the Filling
    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheese.
  • Assemble & Bake
    Pour the egg and sausage mixture over the biscuit dough base in the dish.
    Spread evenly, and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden.
    Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish if desired.

Notes

  • Chill Before Slicing: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes to make slicing easier.
    Add Veggies: Try bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for added flavor and fiber.
    Swap the Cheese: Use mozzarella or a spicy cheese blend to change up the flavor profile.
    Double the Recipe: This easily scales to a 9×13 pan for feeding a larger group.

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