Emily Maude

HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE A seriously delicious, savoury breakfast that’s packed with protein and veggies! This is such a good one for meal prep or if you’re looking to feed a crowd. Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided 1 3/4 tsp sea salt, divided Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb ground chicken (or ground beef, turkey or pork)* 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 red pepper flakes 1 medium onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped 10 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (feel free to add more!) Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. 2. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add 1 tbsp of oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt and black pepper. Toss to coast and spread out in an even layer. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until just fork tender, stirring halfway through. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and reduce heat to 350°F. 3. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with spices and 3/4 tsp sea salt. Break apart with a spatula or wooden spoon and cook until browned. Once done, transfer the chicken to the baking dish. 4. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the skillet, followed by the onion and bell pepper. Reduce heat to medium and saute until just softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and place in the baking dish with the chicken, along with the roasted sweet potato. 5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, remaining salt (1/2 tsp) and black pepper. 6. Pour into the baking dish and top with cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges start to brown and the centre is just set. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving. *If you use a different ground meat and have a lot of fat leftover after browning it, remove it with a slotted spoon and leave 1 tbsp worth of fat in the pan (omit the 1 tbsp of oil called for when sautéing the vegetables). #breakfastcasserole #highproteinbreakfast #savorybreakfast