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A dish of breakfast casserole with a serving spatula.

Low Calorie Breakfast Casserole

Marianne
This low calorie breakfast casserole works out at under 160 calories per slice. It is hearty & filling, great for those cold winter mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz shredded hash browns (170g) see notes above
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 6 slices turkey bacon / bacon medallions diced
  • 5 sprays calorie controlled oil such as Pam or Frylight
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup fat free cheddar cheese (110g) shredded
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese (225g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tablespoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C / 160°C fan assisted
  • Place the shredded hash browns in a bowl and set aside to defrost.
  • Dice the turkey bacon or bacon medallions into small pieces. Spray the bottom of a non stick frying pan with some calorie controlled spray oil and heat over a low heat. Add the bacon bits and cook for a minute before adding the diced onion.
  • Turn up the heat a little and cook the bacon and onions until the bacon has browned slightly and the onion has started to soften. This will probably take 4 - 5 minutes. You may need to add a little water every now and again just to stop the bacon and onion sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Layer the shredded hash brown on the bottom of a 9 x 6 casserole dish and sprinkle the cooked onions and bacon pieces evenly over the top.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs till they are light and fluffy and season with the salt and pepper. Mix in the cottage cheese.
  • Pour this mixture on top of the casserole and top with the shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5 - 10 minutes before slicing into eight pieces.
  • Serve warm or cold!

Nutrition

Serving: 1eightCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast casserole, Low Calorie Breakfast Recipe
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