Flaky Puff Pastry Turkey Sausage & Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

This puff pastry breakfast bake combines viral cottage cheese craze with high-protein turkey sausage for a crispy, savory morning meal. Ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup thanks to easy sheet-pan assembly. Features melty mozzarella and sneaky veggie spinach boost kids won’t even notice!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
• 10 oz lean ground turkey sausage
• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease baking sheet.
2. Roll thawed puff pastry into 10x14 inch rectangle on parchment paper.
3. Cook turkey sausage in skillet with olive oil until browned (5-7 mins). Drain fat.
4. Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper in bowl.
5. Spread cooked sausage evenly over pastry, leaving 1-inch border.
6. Layer spinach over sausage, then pour egg mixture on top. Sprinkle mozzarella.
7. Fold pastry edges inward to create crust. Brush with egg wash if desired.
8. Bake 20-22 minutes until golden brown and eggs set.
9. Cool 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Optional hot sauce drizzle.
10. Serve immediately with fresh parsley garnish.

Chef's Note

Thaw puff pastry in fridge overnight for flakier layers. Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture.

Make-Ahead Tips

Assemble unbaked (cover tightly) and refrigerate overnight. Bake cold +3-4 minutes.

Substitutions

Chicken sausage works well • Swap spinach for kale • Ricotta for cottage cheese