High Protein McGriddle Breakfast Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour (sub gluten-free if desired)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cup cottage cheese
• 0.33 cup maple syrup
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.5 lb ground breakfast sausage
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• maple syrup (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8”x 8” baking dish and line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground breakfast sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned, set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, eggs, cottage cheese, milk, and 1/3 cup maple syrup. Mix well until a cohesive batter forms.

4. 4

   Fold the cooked sausage and the shredded cheddar cheese into the batter.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly to the edges.

6. 6

   Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Slice into squares and serve warm with extra maple syrup drizzled on top.

Notes

Variations: You can substitute cottage cheese for Greek yogurt and cow's milk for oat milk. For a heartier version, some users have successfully tripled the meat amount. This recipe can also be made in muffin tins for individual portions.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• main
• high-protein
• baked
• casserole
• meal-prep
• copycat