Start by spraying your casserole crock slow cooker with non-stick spray or misting it with a little olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
Take the cottage cheese and place it in a fine mesh colander. Rinse it with cold water until the creamy part is washed away, ensuring a smoother texture in your casserole. Let it drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat 1 tsp. of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the turkey sausage links and cook until they’re well-browned. This step is crucial for building that savory flavor.
Once browned, transfer the cooked sausage to a cutting board and let it cool for a moment. Now, in the same pan, add another tsp. of oil and cook the second half of the sausage links until browned. This method ensures you get maximum flavor from the sausage.
After cooking, transfer the second batch of sausage to the cutting board as well.
Now, add the final tsp. of olive oil to the pan. Toss in the green pepper strips and sauté them for about 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften. If you prefer a bit of crunch, feel free to skip this step.
Cut the cooled sausage into halves or fourths and layer them at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by the sautéed green peppers.
Next, sprinkle the drained cottage cheese over the sausage, followed by the grated cheddar cheese. This layering is key for even distribution of flavors.
Top everything off with the sliced green onions and a sprinkle of Spike Seasoning along with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until the yolks and whites are well-combined. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker. I like to take a fork and gently stir to help distribute the sausages and peppers evenly through the egg mixture.
Put the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for about 2 hours, or slightly longer, until the eggs are set in the center and the cheese has melted into a delicious gooey goodness.
Once cooked, sprinkle the remaining sliced green onions over the top, and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty meal!
