{"id":1038,"date":"2021-05-04T19:11:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T16:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:35:44","slug":"protein-packed-breakfast-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/04\/protein-packed-breakfast-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein packed breakfast casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"#wprm-recipe-container-4159\" data-recipe=\"4159\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump wprm-recipe-link wprm-jump-to-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\">Jump to Recipe<\/a>\n\n\n<p> If you\u2019re tired of breakfasts that leave you hungry an hour later, this protein packed breakfast casserole fixes that problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hearty, filling, and made with simple, familiar ingredients; eggs, sausage, vegetables, potatoes, and bacon all baked into one satisfying dish. This is the kind of breakfast you make once and enjoy for days, whether you\u2019re feeding a family or trying to stay consistent with nourishing meals during busy mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This casserole works because it balances <strong>protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates<\/strong>, making it ideal for sustained energy. It\u2019s also flexible as you can swap vegetables, adjust seasoning, or use what you already have in your fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love This Breakfast Casserole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High in protein and very filling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-dish recipe with simple steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family-friendly and customizable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reheats well without drying out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredient Breakdown: What Each One Does (and Why It Matters)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eggs<\/strong>: they are the structural backbone of this casserole. As they bake, they set and hold everything together, turning the mixture into clean, sliceable portions instead of a loose scramble. Nutritionally, eggs provide high-quality protein and healthy fats, making the casserole satisfying and filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Milk<\/strong>: it softens the eggs and creates a creamy, tender texture. Without it, the casserole would bake up dense and rubbery. It also adds moisture, ensuring the dish stays soft even after reheating which is especially important for meal prep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sausag<\/strong>e: it is the protein and flavor driver in this dish. Removing the casing allows it to brown evenly and distribute throughout the casserole. It adds richness, savory depth, and helps keep the dish satisfying enough to stand on its own as a full meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bacon<\/strong>: it adds saltiness, smokiness, and texture. Cooking it separately ensures it stays crispy instead of soggy. When crumbled into the casserole, it balances the mildness of the eggs and potatoes and adds bursts of flavor in every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweet Potatoes or Potatoes<\/strong>: These provide substance and slow-digesting carbohydrates that help keep you full longer. Roasting them first enhances their natural sweetness and prevents them from releasing excess moisture into the casserole, which would otherwise affect the final texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bell Peppers<\/strong>: they add freshness, slight sweetness, and color. They also contribute moisture without making the dish watery, helping balance the richness of the eggs, sausage, and bacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Onio<\/strong>n: it builds the flavor base. Saut\u00e9ing it first removes harshness and brings out its natural sweetness, creating a deeper, more rounded taste throughout the casserole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cooking Oil<\/strong>: Oil is used in small amounts but plays a big role. It prevents sticking, helps vegetables roast evenly, and carries fat-soluble flavors from spices throughout the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sea Salt<\/strong>: Salt enhances every ingredient in the casserole. It doesn\u2019t just make the dish salty; it sharpens flavors, balances sweetness from the potatoes, and deepens the savoriness of the meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black Pepper<\/strong>: adds gentle heat and complexity. It cuts through the richness of the eggs and meats, keeping the casserole from tasting flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spices<\/strong>: spices such as paprika, garlic powder or onion powder add warmth and personality. They elevate the dish without overpowering it, allowing you to customize the flavor profile while keeping the base recipe reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6667-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation and cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by preheating your oven to 200<strong>\u00b0<\/strong>C and preparing all the vegetables; peel & cube the sweet potatoes or potatoes, deseed & dice the bell peppers and onion and removing the sausage casing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174203.jpg?resize=1024%2C613&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174203-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C613&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174203-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C180&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174203-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C460&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174203-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C920&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174203-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731.jpg?resize=1024%2C521&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C521&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C153&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C391&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C781&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1042&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174731-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On one baking tray lined with either a baking paper or aluminum foil, toss the diced sweet potato or potatoes with one tablespoon oil, spices, sea salt, and black pepper then set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174323-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On another baking tray, add the slices of bacon making sure none is overlapping the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174507.jpg?resize=1024%2C626&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174507-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C626&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174507-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C183&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174507-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C469&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174507-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C938&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174507-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the two trays in the preheated oven and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon is done. The bacon will take about 18-20 minutes to be crispy while the sweet potatoes or potatoes will be done in 33-35 minutes. As you remove the bacon from the oven, stir the sweet potatoes or potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG20210501103157-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sweet potato or potatoes and bacon are cooking, on a large cooking pot\/pan, heat the remaining one tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Sautee the onion till translucent then add in the diced bell papers and allow to cook for two to three minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846.jpg?resize=1024%2C529&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C529&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C155&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C396&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C793&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1057&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_174846-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, add in the sausage meat, stir and allow to cook till it starts browning. Remember to season with sea salt & black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175001-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the sausage and bell peppers are well cooked, transfer the contents to a baking dish. Remove the sweet potatoes or potatoes from the oven and add to the casserole dish. Add in the crispy bacon by crumbling it in. Mix everything together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175154-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On a separate bowl, whisk the eggs & milk together then pour it in the casserole dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C471&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C138&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C353&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C707&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C942&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175249-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the casserole dish back in the oven and let it cook for 25- 30 minutes or until cooked through. You can test using a toothpick or a skewer. It should come out clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326.jpg?resize=1024%2C469&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C469&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C137&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C351&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C703&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C937&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_175326-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Slice and serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?resize=1024%2C621&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?resize=1024%2C621&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?resize=300%2C182&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?resize=768%2C466&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?resize=1536%2C932&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?resize=2048%2C1243&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_20210504_182841.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the Full Video Tutorial!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a quick video showing how I made this Protein packed breakfast casserole. You can also subscribe to my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@gwenjikoni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0for more recipe videos, kitchen tips & hacks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Breakfast Casserole Recipe | High Protein Meal Prep | Bacon Egg & Sausage Bake || Gwen Jikoni\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k7_TaC1yAUc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Breakfast Recipes You\u2019ll Love:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more delicious breakfast recipes?! Check out some of my other recipes you\u2019re sure to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/29\/fluffy-cream-cheese-pancakes-easy-protein-rich\/\">Fluffy Cream Cheese Pancakes (Easy & protein rich)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/07\/how-to-make-homemade-almond-butter-using-a-food-processor\/\">How to Make Homemade Almond Butter Using a Food Processor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/09\/how-to-make-homemade-whole-wheat-bread\/\">How To Make Homemade Whole Wheat Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/07\/breakfast-potatoes-with-choma-sausages\/\">Breakfast Potatoes with Choma Sausages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/24\/sweet-potato-breakfast-hash-or-sweet-potato-shakshuka-with-sausages\/\">Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash or Sweet Potato Shakshuka (with sausages)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/13\/plantain-frittata\/\">Plantain Frittata<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/30\/healthy-strawberry-breakfast-parfait\/\">Healthy Strawberry Breakfast Parfait<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-4159\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"4159\" data-servings=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-meadow\"><div class=\"wprm-layout-container wprm-padding-40 meadow-header\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-20 wprm-column-rows-recipe-600 wprm-column-rows-reverse wprm-row-gap-20 meadow-header-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-align-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 20px;width: 300px;max-width: 100%;height: 300px;object-fit: cover;\" width=\"533\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?fit=533%2C300&ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-999999x300 size-999999x300\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=480%2C270&ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C338&ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gwenjikoni.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6718-scaled.jpg?w=2400&ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-75 wprm-align-rows-center\">\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-accent\" style=\"--wprm-layout-container-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\">\n        <span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-with-image\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-image\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 50%;\" alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d2c88e45c9c3dbf2ef11efd057f5a4b275cf0825b49a4a6aa25ad8180c9e49f6?s=30&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d2c88e45c9c3dbf2ef11efd057f5a4b275cf0825b49a4a6aa25ad8180c9e49f6?s=60&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-30 photo' height='30' width='30' \/><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-semi-bold\">Gwen<\/span><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Protein packed breakfast casserole<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">A hearty, oven-baked breakfast casserole made with eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and vegetables. Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts that keep you full for hours.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-layout-container\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/gwenjikoni.com\/index.php\/wprm_print\/protein-packed-breakfast-casserole\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 50px;padding: 5px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"4159\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n        <a 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wprm-color-accent\">Pin Recipe<\/a>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-container meadow-header-meta\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-empty\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-semi-bold wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-semi-bold\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller\" style=\"justify-content: center;--pill-background-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container-pill\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-pills wprm-block-text-smaller wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span 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var(--meadow-main-background-color);\">\n  <div class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-container-scroll scrolled-left wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon-above\" style=\"--wprm-jump-to-section-alignment: space-between;--wprm-jump-to-section-text-color: var(--meadow-accent-color);\"><a href=\"#recipe-4159-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"54\" height=\"50\" viewBox=\"0 0 54 50\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_135_292)\">\n<path d=\"M23.424 37.308L47.8222 23.0331C48.4587 22.6607 49.2988 22.8556 49.688 23.4903L49.9024 23.84C54.3182 31.0416 51.9199 40.3821 44.5475 44.6956C37.175 49.0091 27.6129 46.6664 23.197 39.4648L22.9826 39.115C22.6014 38.4933 22.8008 37.6727 23.4506 37.2925L23.424 37.308Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" 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stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"\/>\n<path d=\"M33.6169 46.2672L34.467 39.8504\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M47.451 42.4926L44.3906 39.02\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M51.5317 32.1806L46.7866 31.6219\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.0908\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_292\">\n<rect width=\"53.201\" height=\"48.7612\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.308289)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-4159-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"43\" height=\"51\" viewBox=\"0 0 43 51\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_135_313)\">\n<path d=\"M1.16528 30.2541V23.2404H41.6085V30.2541C41.6085 40.0501 32.5532 47.9913 21.3869 47.9913C10.2206 47.9913 1.16528 40.0357 1.16528 30.2541Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.9519 6.32898C35.9163 7.15498 39.2502 8.69104 39.2502 10.43C39.2502 12.5457 34.4023 14.3281 27.6763 14.9657\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M15.7369 14.5456C9.47678 13.85 5.05103 12.1255 5.05103 10.1113C5.05103 7.7202 11.2529 5.7494 19.3328 5.40161\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M18.0688 23.2403L27.2261 1.95276\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.16528 27.5006H41.6231\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M11.9092 48.9042H31.0244\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M30.995 7.85065L29.7721 6.05374C29.7721 6.05374 29.743 5.89434 29.8158 5.85087L31.621 4.63361\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M14.9666 12.8646L16.2769 14.6036C16.2769 14.6036 16.306 14.763 16.2477 14.8064L14.5007 16.1107\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.07453\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<defs>\n<clipPath id=\"clip0_135_313\">\n<rect width=\"42.6884\" height=\"49.3843\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.793579)\"\/>\n<\/clipPath>\n<\/defs>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Method<\/a><a href=\"#recipe-4159-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-section wprm-block-text-smaller\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-section-icon\" style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><svg width=\"45\" height=\"39\" viewBox=\"0 0 45 39\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M10.6686 21.8716L29.8227 2.69726C30.4248 2.09334 31.4032 2.09334 32.0053 2.69726L42.3726 13.0959C42.9747 13.6999 42.9747 14.6812 42.3726 15.2851L23.2185 34.4595C22.8798 34.7992 22.4471 35.0256 21.9579 35.0823L9.16336 36.8374C8.65535 36.9129 8.22259 36.4788 8.29785 35.9693L10.0477 23.136C10.1041 22.6642 10.3299 22.2113 10.6686 21.8905V21.8716Z\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M26.0786 6.45288L38.6285 19.0219\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M32.0432 13.0204L18.2703 26.8162\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M10.292 22.3622C13.3777 23.0227 16.1248 24.608 18.2509 26.8161C20.3959 29.0053 21.8823 31.8172 22.428 34.9501\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.50562 7.94373H11.5342\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 2.24432H16.3691\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<path d=\"M1.73071 13.6622H7.77047\" stroke=\"var(--meadow-accent-color)\" stroke-width=\"2.14929\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span> Notes<\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container wprm-column-gap-40 wprm-column-rows-recipe-900 meadow-main-columns\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-left\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-4159-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-4159-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"4159\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-ingredients wprm-expandable-container wprm-expandable-expanded\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-internal-container-toggle\"><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-show\" aria-label=\"Show Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,9.5 8,5 12.5,9.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><a role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wprm-expandable-button wprm-expandable-button-hide\" aria-label=\"Hide Section\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-collapsible-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333333\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"3.5,6.5 8,11 12.5,6.5 \"><\/polyline><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">kg<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sweet potato or potatoes,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">peeled and diced into small cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cooking oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">paprika<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sea salt and black pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bacon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sausage,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beef, pork or chicken gf<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green bell pepper (hoho),<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">deseeded and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red bell pepper (hoho),<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">deseeded and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yellow bell pepper (hoho),<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">deseeded and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;border-bottom: 1px solid var(--meadow-list-border-color);padding-bottom: 5px;margin-bottom: 5px;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">dairy or dairy-free<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-layout-column wprm-column-width-50 meadow-main-right\">\n      <div id=\"recipe-4159-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4159-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4159\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-spacer wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Method<div class=\"wprm-decoration-spacer\"><\/div>\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"1\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Start by preheating your oven to 200\u00b0C and preparing all the vegetables; peel & cube the sweet potatoes or potatoes, deseed & dice the bell peppers and onion and removing the sausage casing.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">On one baking tray lined with either a baking paper or silicon baking mat, toss the diced sweet potato or potatoes with one tablespoon oil, half of all the spices, sea salt, and black pepper then set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"3\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">On another baking tray, add the slices of bacon making sure none is overlapping the other.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Put the two trays in the preheated oven and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon is done.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"5\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">The bacon will take about 18-20 minutes to be crispy while the sweet potatoes or potatoes will be done in 33-35 minutes. As you remove the bacon from the oven, stir the sweet potatoes or potatoes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">As the sweet potato or potatoes and bacon are cooking, on a large cooking pot\/pan, heat another one tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Sautee the onion till translucent then add in the diced bell papers and allow to cook for two to three minutes. Add the remaining spices & remember to season with sea salt & black pepper. Then set aside or transfer to your baking dish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"7\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once done, add another tablespoon of oil then the sausage meat, stir and allow to cook till it starts browning. Once the sausage are well cooked, transfer the contents to a baking dish.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"8\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Remove the sweet potatoes or potatoes from the oven and add to the casserole dish. Add in the crispy bacon by crumbling it in. Mix everything together.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"9\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">On a separate bowl, whisk the eggs & milk together then pour it in the casserole dish. (remember to season with salt & black pepper)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Put the casserole dish back in the oven and let it cook for 25- 30 minutes or until cooked through. You can test using a toothpick or a skewer. It should come out clean.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4159-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\" value=\"11\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Slice and serve warm<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n      \n      <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n      <div id=\"recipe-4159-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>You can use minced meat instead of sausages & bacon<\/li>\n<li>You can use a combination of the spices you prefer. Add some cinnamon if using sweet potatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3457\"><strong data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3457\">Storage & Reheating Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3671\">\n<li data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3537\">\n<span data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3537\" style=\"display: block;\">Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to <strong data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3535\">4 days<\/strong><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3594\">\n<span data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3594\" style=\"display: block;\">Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3671\">\n<span data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3671\" style=\"display: block;\">Great for meal prep \u2014 slice before storing for easy grab-and-go portions<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"display: block;text-align: center;\"><strong><em>******<\/em><\/strong><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong><em>I know you\u2019re going to love this<\/em><em> Protein packed breakfast casserole. P<\/em><em>lease rate this recipe below (After you\u2019ve made it, of course<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f609.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude09\" \/>). Remember to like, share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook & Tiktok. I\u2019d love to hear from you and it helps encourage others to make the recipe too! Enjoy!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div>\n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I make this ahead of time?<\/strong><br>Yes. This casserole is ideal for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I freeze it?<\/strong><br>Yes. Slice, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I customize the vegetables?<\/strong><br>Absolutely. 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