Sausage and cheese egg bake

for 8

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach, rough chop
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Brown the sausage in a pan, browning on all sides
2. Cut into bite sized pieces
3. Preheat your oven to 375° F. 
4. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
5. Sauté your chopped bell pepper for 1 to 2 minutes in the pan you cooked the sausage in.
6. Add the scallions and stir for 1 minute. 
7. Remove and set aside.
8. In a large bowl beat your eggs well
9. Mix in the cottage cheese 
10. Fold in the bell pepper- onion mixture, the chopped spinach and cheese. 
11. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
12. Transfer this mixture to your prepped baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes. 
13. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

NOTE: Chopped and cooked bacon can be substituted for the sausage.

Any vegetables may be sauteed and used in this recipe so chose ones YOU like!

Any shredded cheese or crumbled feta may be used.