Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups nonfat milk
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces egg substitute
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread, cut into 1/2 –inch cubes
- 3 precooked turkey breakfast sausage patties, diced
- ¼ cup reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together nonfat milk, green onions, dry mustard, salt (optional), pepper, and egg substitute.
- Place bread cubes and sausage on the bottom of the baking dish, pour egg mixture evenly over bread and sausage. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 40 minutes.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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