High-Protein Pizza Breakfast Casserole (Printable Version)

Savory casserole with Greek yogurt dough, eggs, turkey pepperoni, and cheese. 22g protein per serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Greek Yogurt Dough

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or 2%)

→ Toppings

05 - 8 large eggs
06 - ½ cup low-fat milk
07 - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
08 - ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
09 - ½ cup turkey pepperoni slices
10 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# 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 the dough evenly into the prepared pan, forming a thin base layer.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
05 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the dough base.
06 - Sprinkle both cheeses over the eggs. Top with turkey pepperoni slices.
07 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Slice and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It packs over 20 grams of protein per serving without feeling heavy or overly rich.
  • The yogurt dough is surprisingly forgiving and comes together in under five minutes with no yeast or waiting.
  • You can prep it the night before, bake it in the morning, and have breakfast sorted for half the week.
02 -
  • If the dough feels too sticky to press out, lightly flour your hands or the surface, it will make handling much easier.
  • Do not overbake or the eggs will turn rubbery, pull it out as soon as the center is just set.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing or the egg layer may slide off the dough base.
03 -
  • Press the dough as thin as possible so it bakes through evenly and does not stay gummy in the center.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt if you want a richer, more tender dough, it makes a noticeable difference in texture.
  • Let the casserole rest before slicing, it helps the layers set and makes clean cuts much easier.
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