High-Protein Pizza Breakfast Casserole (Print Version)

Savory morning bake with protein-rich Greek yogurt crust, eggs, pepperoni, and bubbly cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Greek Yogurt Dough

01 - 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or 2%

→ Toppings

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - 0.5 cup low-fat milk
07 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
08 - 0.5 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
09 - 0.5 cup turkey pepperoni slices
10 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch sheet pan or casserole dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add Greek yogurt and mix with a spoon until shaggy dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
03 - Press dough evenly into prepared pan, forming a thin base that covers the entire surface.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
05 - Pour egg mixture evenly over the dough base.
06 - Sprinkle both mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the eggs. Distribute turkey pepperoni slices across the top.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is golden and bubbly.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy weekday mornings
  • 22g of protein per serving keeps you satisfied until lunch
  • Kid-friendly flavor profile that adults will enjoy too
  • Versatile base for adding your favorite pizza toppings
  • Easy to slice and portion for meal prep
02 -
  • For the fluffiest eggs, whisk them vigorously for at least 30 seconds before adding the milk
  • Pre-bake the yogurt dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings for a crisper base
  • Let refrigerated leftovers come to room temperature before reheating to prevent overcooking
  • Freeze individual portions wrapped in parchment paper and foil for up to 3 months
  • Customize with your favorite pizza toppings but avoid watery vegetables that might make the crust soggy
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