Turkey Sausage Egg Casserole with Veggies
This Turkey Sausage Egg Casserole recipe features layers of ground turkey sausage, fresh veggies, cheese, and eggs. Baked until fluffy, it’s savory, hearty, and perfect for meal prep!
In our homes, mornings are always hectic. So, we’re always looking for ways to make them a little easier. And this turkey sausage breakfast casserole recipe is one of our go-to meal prep options for a breakfast we can quickly reheat before heading out the door.
Loaded with savory flavor and plenty of cheese, it’s super kid-friendly. And it’s so tasty they don’t even realize we pack in lots of veggies. Prepare a big batch in advance, reheat individual portions in the microwave, and enjoy! Future you will thank yourself for preparing it now.
Recipe Ingredients
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this turkey sausage breakfast casserole. Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Ground Turkey Sausage – Feel free to use chicken sausage or pork sausage. Or, use regular ground turkey, ground beef, or ground chicken if preferred.
- Veggies – Onion, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes add a pop of color and lots of nutrients. Feel free to mix and match any veggies you have on hand. Bell peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, etc. all work great in this delicious turkey sausage egg bake!
- Cheese – We love parmesan cheese, but you could substitute cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, or any cheese you like best.
- Eggs – You can’t have an egg casserole without eggs! If you want to keep the fat content a little lower, feel free to use egg whites instead. A good rule of thumb is to allow for two egg whites for every whole egg.
- Half and Half – This creates a richer flavor and a creamier consistency. Milk will also work if preferred.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper create a savory flavor with just a kick of heat.
Helpful Tools
- 9×13 Casserole Dish
- Sauté Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
How to Make This Turkey Sausage Egg Casserole Recipe
Before you begin, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brown. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, and brown the turkey, breaking it into pieces as it cooks. Transfer the sausage to the casserole dish.
- Sauté. In the same pan, sauté the onions until soft. Then, add the spinach, and let it wilt. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooked sausage.
- Layer. Top the veggies with the chopped tomatoes, and add a sprinkle of cheese.
- Whisk the egg filling. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, and seasonings until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the meat and veggies.
- Bake. Transfer the baking dish to the oven, and bake until the center is puffed up and the edges are browned. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions with Turkey Sausage Egg Casserole
Of course, you can serve this turkey sausage and egg casserole on its own. However, we love to add toppings like salsa, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), sliced avocado, guacamole, and green onion.
Then, add sides like fresh fruit, bacon, hash browns, dairy free protein pancakes, or cinnamon & sugar protein donuts. Don’t forget the cold brew, too!
Common Questions
There are slight differences in the ingredients typically included. However, the primary difference is that frittatas like our parmesan bacon frittata cook in a cast-iron pan on the stove and then are briefly baked in the oven. On the other hand, egg casseroles feature sautéed ingredients that are layered in a dish and baked for a longer period.
Stored in an airtight container, leftover breakfast casserole with turkey sausage will stay fresh in the fridge for up to five days.
Yes! This turkey sausage egg casserole makes for a fabulous freezer meal. Once cool, transfer leftovers to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to three months.
More Meal Prep Breakfast Options
Turkey Sausage Egg Casserole with Veggies Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces ground turkey sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 4-5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 eggs
- 1/4 half & half
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the ground turkey and cook until browned or about 5 minutes. Pour the browned sausage into the greased 9 x 13 pan.16 ounces ground turkey sausage
- In the same sauté pan over medium heat, add the onion and sauté until softened or about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and wilt down for 1-2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the ground sausage.1 onion, diced, 4-5 cups fresh spinach
- Then top with the chopped tomatoes and sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese over the tomatoes.1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered, 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the pan of meat and veggies.12 eggs, 1/4 half & half, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the middle of the bake is puffed and the edges are browned.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Egg bakes are our favorite way to use up odd and end vegetables. This egg bake has great flavor and is really good with a cup of coffee and a fruit salad. 🙂
Hi! I’m new to clean eating and I wondered if the ground turkey sausage truly belongs in the “clean” category? I’m trying to decipher which foods are clean and which aren’t. I would’ve thought this wasn’t. Thank you for your help!
Hi Lori, congrats on jumping on the clean eating bandwagon. 🙂 I completely understand your question. Yes, I do believe there are brands out there that don’t contain unnatural preservatives and weird ingredients, most of the time they are local vendors and sometimes more expensive. I also know that you can easily make your own turkey sausage. Dashing Dish’s recipe is awesome. Thanks for stopping by, Lori! Happy Eating! https://dashingdish.com/recipe/turkey-breakfast-sausage
My family loves this recipe! We enjoy having breakfast for dinner and this is an easy and delicious option. I have to sub regular milk for almond milk due to an allergy in the family, but other than that I stick to the script and it’s a winner every time! Thanks Sammi!
Oh Christie, I am so glad you love this recipe too! You are right, this bake is perfect as “brinner”! My kids are always excited to have breakfast for dinner…who am I kidding? I do too!
Why am I always suddenly STARVING when I read your recipe posts?! 😉 I don’t know why I haven’t done egg baked dishes but I seriously need to start! This looks amazing (and I would have never thought to use kale! For some reason I automatically go to ‘spinach’). Thanks for sharing, and for linking up to ‘Favorite Things Friday’ with Simply Rachel & Hip Homeschooling! Always super happy to have you! =)
You make me laugh Rachel! I wouldn’t do doing my job if the recipes didn’t make you hungry 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, and yes, start making egg bakes girl! They are AWESOME!
Love this combination of ingredients! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday! Feel free to bring a friend 🙂
Hello Gorgeous ladies! This looks incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, so we can party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Looks delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning tweeting and sharing in google plus.
Yum!Visiting from Home Matters link up.
Brunch is my fave meal, sign me up for this yumminess! Thank you so much for sharing this on Making Memories Mondays! Hope to see you back Sun night 9PM EST! 🙂
Cathy
Another yummy recipe from you guys! I need to save these for later! It’s really a balanced meal, protein, omega threes, vegetables, bring it on over 😉
Thanks for linking up at Favorite things Friday! Make sure to check in next week to see if you were featured!
That would be so FUN, Rebecca! Hopefully, we can all do brunch sometime. I will be sure to bring this incredible egg bake 🙂
This sounds really good! I pinned it to my husband’s breakfast board. I am trying to be more creative for him, because he has been patient while my diet was restricted! It is hard to find egg recipes that don’t include cheese. 🙂
I just noticed that it has parmesan cheese, but my husband will be okay with that! 🙂
Hi Kristie! You can eliminate the cheese altogether and it will still be delicious or try substituting nutritional yeast. I find it is a great replacement in soups and on popcorn in lieu of cheese 🙂