High-Protein Pizza Breakfast Casserole (Print)

Savory morning casserole featuring Greek yogurt crust, eggs, pepperoni and melted cheese. Ready in 45 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 a shaggy dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
03 - Press dough evenly into the prepared pan, forming a thin base that covers the entire bottom.
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. Sprinkle both cheeses over the eggs and top with turkey pepperoni slices.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is golden and bubbly.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • 22 grams of protein per serving without feeling heavy or boring.
  • Tastes indulgent but actually works for meal prep because it reheats beautifully.
  • The Greek yogurt dough is a complete game changer if you're tired of the same breakfast textures.
02 -
  • The dough doesn't need to be perfect because it's a thin base, not the star of the show, so don't overthink the pressing step.
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking at 20 minutes because overbaking makes the eggs rubbery and no one wants that.
03 -
  • Make sure your Greek yogurt isn't flavored or Greek yogurt popsicle material, plain is the only way this dough works.
  • Don't skip the 5-minute cool down because the eggs need a moment to set completely, and you'll have cleaner slices.
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