Zucchini Herb Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A comforting breakfast casserole combining turkey sausage, fresh herbs, and tender zucchini for a hearty start to your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 pound turkey sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or thyme), chopped
- 1/2 cup chives, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced zucchini to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir in the fresh herbs and chives into the egg mixture.
- Combine the cooked sausage and zucchini in a greased baking dish, then pour the egg mixture over it.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, if using.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set and lightly browned on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a fluffier casserole, beat the eggs well before adding the milk. Feel free to experiment with different sausage types and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg