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Protein Egg Biscuits

Kickstart your mornings with these high-protein delights that are savory, satisfying, and perfect for meal prepping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 332
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1/4 piece medium red onion, finely diced About 1/2 cup.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 6 large eggs Crucial as primary binder.
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese Full-fat recommended.
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free optional.
  • 1/2 cup almond flour Use finely ground for best texture.
  • 2 tsp baking powder Check freshness for rise.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Experiment with different types.
  • 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, breakfast sausage, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the sausage is fully cooked. Drain excess liquid.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Mix in cottage cheese until thoroughly combined.
  6. In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, almond flour, and baking powder.
  7. Lightly fold the dry mixture into the wet egg mixture until just combined.
  8. Add cooked sausage-veggie mixture and mix gently until evenly distributed.
  9. Scoop onto the baking sheet using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measure.
  10. Top each biscuit with shredded cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-21 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 2g

Notes

These biscuits are great for meal prep and can be customized with different veggies and meats. Avoid overmixing dough to prevent density.

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