Savory Italian Sausage Egg Bake Recipe
I make a lot of breakfast casseroles, but this sausage egg bake is easily the one I make the most. I’m a savory breakfast girly, and this is packed with hearty flavors and textures!
Made with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a cottage cheese egg mixture, it’s comforting, filling, and high in protein. It works for healthy meal prep, breakfast on the go, and I love setting any egg bake on a brunch buffet. It’s also low-carb, gluten-free, and keto!
We’re big fans of make ahead meals around here, especially for busy mornings and easy meals all week. Check out my veggie egg bake and ham and cheese egg muffins. They set you up for a quick, protein-rich meal on the go.
I’ve shared countless videos on how to make the perfect egg bake over on Instagram. I’m the egg bake queen, if I do say so myself. There are no rubbery, dense, dry egg bakes in this house, and this savory sausage egg bake is one of our favorites! T
It’s very versatile. Feel free to swap in ingredients you have and like. However, I have some tips below for different veggie options and why you should cook some of them beforehand.
I was able to prep this in less than 10 minutes because most of the ingredients were ready to go. This is why I love ingredient prepping. Whether you have a large family or are cooking for one person, spending a little time on food preparation reduces kitchen stress and pulls together quick meals throughout the week.
Sausage Egg Bake – Step By Step
As always, you can find the full list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
- Eggs. I used seven large eggs and a smaller baking dish because I like a thicker egg bake. See my notes below for adjusting the cooking time based on your pan size.
- Cottage cheese. I often discuss how to cook with cottage cheese because it can be finicky. Rather than repeating myself, you can read the post I linked above for some of my tips.
- Havarti cheese. Havarti cheese is absolutely delicious and, in my opinion, underrated. It gives a creamy, buttery flavor that complements the rest of the dish. I use it almost exclusively in place of mozzarella, which I think has zero flavor.
- Italian sausage. You can’t have a sausage egg bake without it! Sausage is packed with flavor, so it does the heavy lifting in this recipe. It’s also loaded with protein. You could also make this with my homemade chicken Italian sausage to lighten things up a bit!
- Veggies. I used bell peppers because I love the combination of sausage and bell peppers, but feel free to use whatever you prefer. See my notes below if adding watery veggies like tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Seasonings and herbs. Since the Italian sausage packs so much flavor, additional seasonings are optional. Sometimes I add a few to jazz it up!
Recommended For This Recipe
To blend the cottage cheese, I used this Ninja Food Processor. This system is a workhorse and my most-used kitchen appliance. It’s functional and affordable!
How To Make It
Assuming you’re starting with cooked sausage as I did, it takes less than 10 minutes to get my sausage egg bake in the oven. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool off so you can dive in!
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, prep the baking pan, and gather the ingredients.
- Cook or defrost your Italian sausage (see notes below), then add it to the prepared pan, followed by the peppers, scallions, and cheese.
- Make the egg mixture by adding the cottage cheese, eggs, and seasoning to a small blender or food processor, then blend until just combined, then pour it evenly over the sausage and veggies.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, garnish, and enjoy!
Overcooking an egg bake can result in a dense, rubbery, and even dry texture. Cooking at a lower temperature allows the center to cook through and set without overcooking the edges. All ovens cook differently, so yours might be done a few minutes before mine, or it might need more time.
Tips For Success + Variations
- Watery vegetables release moisture, and excess moisture is the downfall of any egg bake. So, veggies like tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms should be sautéed thoroughly before adding them to your baking pan.
- An egg bake is a great option for a quick and easy brunch. Bake it in a pretty dish, such as these rose gold baking sheets, and serve toppings like sour cream, additional cheese, salsa, herbs, and peppers on the side. You can easily double or triple the recipe using the slider in the recipe card below.
If you’ve tried my sausage egg bake, I’d love it if you would leave a comment below!
Sausage Egg Bake With Savory Italian Sausage
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage cooked * see notes
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 scallions sliced * darker tops set aside
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Spray a 10×15" baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook or defrost your Italian sausage. ** see notes in post
- Sprinkle the peppers, scallions, and cheese over the Italian sausage.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and seasoning to a small blender or food processor.
- Blend until just combined. Try not to make it too frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture over the meat, veggies, and cheese.
- Use a spatula to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. ** see tips in post
- Slice and serve with your favorite toppings!
