6 Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipes

A hearty and healthy breakfast is the best way to kick off your day. If your appetite is satisfied before your day gets busy, you won’t be tempted to grab high-calorie food from a fast-food joint, convenience store, or vending machine when hunger strikes.

The Nutrisystem menu offers you lots of appealing breakfast options. From a savory Turkey Sausage and Egg Muffin to sweet Buttermilk Waffles, they are quick and easy to eat even on hectic mornings.

But when it’s time for a Flex meal or you just want to try something different, these breakfast casserole recipes can be an ideal solution. They’re made with ingredients you love like eggs, turkey sausage and whole-wheat bread, plus they’re simple to prepare.

While these healthy breakfast casserole recipes are designed to fit your weight loss diet, we guarantee the whole family will clamor for them. That’s a big win for you and the rest of your crew!

1. Banana French Toast Breakfast Casserole >

You might think that a warm, belly-filling breakfast like French toast with bananas is an indulgence for special occasions. However, you can start any day with this sweet and satisfying casserole. Even better, it’s a healthy meal that will keep you on track with your weight loss. Our Banana French Toast Breakfast Casserole recipe is easy to assemble the night before, then you heat it up in the morning while you get ready for the day. Rich aromas will fill your home as it cooks and entice everyone to the breakfast table.

2. Turkey Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole >

If you’re craving a savory hot breakfast, try this hearty Turkey Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole recipe. It features crumbles of zesty turkey sausage paired with cubes of tender sweet potatoes. Eggs bump up the protein content and veggies add extra nourishment to help you get through the day. You can customize this dish with your choice of vegetables, such as mushrooms or hot peppers, or go with a plant-based sausage, if you prefer. Whichever you pick, you will be fueled up for whatever your morning brings.

3. Chai Baked Oatmeal >

Waking up to a bowl of ordinary oatmeal can feel a little uninspiring. This 3-Step Chai Baked Oatmeal recipe turns plain oats into breakfast bars that are moist and sweet, yet still nutritious and filling. The high-fiber oats are sweetened with plump raisins and warm chai spices, like cinnamon, vanilla and ginger. Pecans add crunch and a hint of saltiness. The dish comes out of the oven ready to slice into nine servings so everyone in the family can take one with them on busy mornings. Wrap up and freeze the leftovers to pull out on another day when you need a quick and nourishing breakfast.

4. Mushroom and Spinach Egg Bake >

An egg casserole is a simple way to make and serve a hearty breakfast any day of the week. This Mushroom and Spinach Egg Bake recipe includes meaty mushrooms, onions and garlic, along with the eggs for a truly savory taste. Creamy cottage cheese holds it all together and keeps the casserole moist as the top turns golden brown. The recipe was shared by Phyllis, a Nutrisystem member. (If you have healthy recipe idea, go to our Recipe Submission page and help everyone eat well while losing weight.)

5. Baked Berry French Toast Casserole >

French toast casserole takes all the time and work out of making a complete—and completely delicious—breakfast. Instead of all the bowls and pans needed to cook traditional French toast, the casserole comes together in one baking tray. In this Baked Berry French Toast Casserole recipe, fresh blueberries add sweetness, accented with cinnamon and vanilla. When blueberries aren’t in season, or if you just don’t care for them, you can substitute strawberries, raspberries or apples. For extra protein and a contrasting flavor, add a serving of chopped nuts (two tablespoons) or nut butter (one tablespoon).

6. Veggie Quinoa Breakfast Bake >

Here’s the perfect breakfast for any morning you need extra fuel in your tank. Quinoa is a potent grain, a SmartCarb that’s high in fiber AND protein so it keeps you feeling full. In this Veggie Quinoa Breakfast Bake recipe, quinoa’s mildly nutty taste is complemented by the savory mushrooms, spinach, dried tomatoes, onions, garlic and eggs. It comes out of the oven warm, fragrant and ready for you to dig in.

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