Halal Twist by Hasan

This hearty halal egg bake combines protein-rich eggs, halal beef, and nutrient-packed spinach for a satisfying breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep. Just assemble the night before and bake in the morning!

Serves 6 serving(s) Time 1hr 10mins Status Halal with Notes

Why This Recipe is Halal

  • Made with halal beef (when properly sourced from zabiha slaughter)
  • Uses eggs which are always halal
  • Vegetable ingredients (spinach, herbs) are naturally halal
  • Cheese can be halal when using microbial/vegetable rennet

A Closer Look at the Ingredients

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Meat choice

What to watch for: Original recipe suggests ham which is pork.

The halal solution: Substitute with halal beef or chicken.

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Ingredient-by-Ingredient Halal Audit
Ingredient Status Note
eggshalalAlways permissible
cottage cheesequestionableCheck rennet source
cheesequestionableCheck rennet source
frozen chopped spinachhalalVegetable
beefhalalWhen from zabiha source
hamharamPork product
salthalalMineral
pepperhalalPlant-based
herbshalalPlant-based
spiceshalalPlant-based
olive oil flavored cooking sprayhalalPlant-based
toasted wheat germhalalPlant-based

What You’ll Need

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 pint cottage cheese
  • 2 cups cheese
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 cups halal beef
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste herbs
  • to taste spices
  • as needed olive oil flavored cooking spray
  • 2-3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Let’s Cook

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Thaw spinach, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  3. Beat the eggs in medium bowl.
  4. Stir in the cottage cheese, grated cheese, spinach and seasonings.
  5. Stir until mixed thoroughly.
  6. Lightly spray glass 13×9 pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
  7. Distribute halal beef evenly over bottom of pan.
  8. Pour cottage cheese mixture over meat.
  9. Push with spatula to distribute evenly.
  10. Top with extra grated cheese if desired.
  11. Sprinkle top with toasted wheat germ.
  12. Bake 45-50 minutes, until set and slightly brown at edges.
  13. Let sit a few minutes out of oven before serving.
  14. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Halal Kitchen Sink Egg Bake breakfast casserole with eggs, cheese, and halal beef
Halal Kitchen Sink Egg Bake breakfast casserole with eggs, cheese, and halal beef

Nutrition, Per Serving

794.2Calories
109gProtein
9gCarbs
30gFat
59gFiber
153gSugar
3mgSodium

Notes From My Kitchen

  • For extra flavor, sauté the halal beef with onions before adding to the casserole.
  • Make ahead: Assemble the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning.
  • For a crispier top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.

Tools That Make It Easier

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13×9 Glass Baking Dish

Essential for even baking of casseroles.

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Cheese Grater

For freshly grated halal cheese.

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13×9 Glass Baking Dish

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Halal Ground Beef

High quality zabiha beef

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Microbial Rennet Cheese

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