Sausage Egg and Cheese Savory Baked Oatmeal
This Sausage Egg and Cheese Savory Baked Oatmeal is a great easy option for your breakfasts in the morning. Made up of breakfast sausage, onions, peppers, and cheese, this baked oatmeal has 35g of protein to start your day.
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 569kcal
Ingredients
For the Sausage
- 1 lb ground pork 90/10 any ground meat is okay
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional for spice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp rubbed sage
- 1 tbsp oil
For the Oatmeal
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup oat flour any flour is fine
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 medium green pepper
- 1 small onion
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
For the Breakfast Sausage and Peppers
- In a large bowl add the pork with all of the associated seasonings. Mix thoroughly to incorporate into the meat.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and add in the sausage. Brown it on both sides and cook it until no pink color remains. Be careful not to burn the sugars.
- Break up the sausage into small pieces as it cooks and set aside until you are ready for it later.
- While the sausage is cooking cut your onion and pepper into a small dice. Once the sausage has finished, remove it from the pan and add another 1 tbsp of oil. Add the onions and peppers and cook for a few minutes to develop color. Season lightly with salt.
For the Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat your oven to 375 °F (191 °C).
- In a large bowl, beat 2 eggs, add the milk and cottage cheese and mix together.
- Next add in the oats, flour, baking powder, salt, sausage and peppers, and cheddar cheese. Mix to combine.
- Spray a 13"x9" pan with oil and add the oat mixture. Spread evenly across the pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set in the center.
Plating
- This recipe makes 6 servings. Cut the oatmeal into 6 equal pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 7.8g