Description
Hearty Keto Breakfast Casserole brings savory morning comfort to low-carb enthusiasts seeking delicious nutrition. Packed with eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon, this protein-rich dish delivers satisfying flavors you’ll crave for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage (ground, no sugar added)
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (56 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables:
- ½ cup (75 grams) bell peppers (diced, any color)
- ½ cup (50 grams) spinach (chopped)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter, ensuring complete coverage for easy release.
- Render breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles and cooking until rich brown color develops and meat is thoroughly cooked through.
- Drain excess fat from sausage to prevent unnecessary greasiness in the final dish.
- Create a silky egg base by whisking eggs with heavy cream, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully integrated.
- Layer the baking dish strategically by distributing cooked sausage evenly across the bottom as the foundational protein layer.
- Scatter vibrant diced bell peppers and fresh spinach over the sausage, creating a colorful vegetable matrix.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese to add depth of flavor and creamy texture to the casserole.
- Gently cascade the whisked egg mixture across the layered ingredients, ensuring uniform coverage and penetration.
- Crown the casserole with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese for a golden, bubbling top.
- Transfer to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake until eggs are perfectly set and the surface achieves a gorgeous golden-brown hue, approximately 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool for 5-10 minutes, which helps stabilize the structure for clean, precise slicing.
- Slice and serve warm, revealing the delectable layers of this keto-friendly breakfast masterpiece.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother, more even custard texture that blends effortlessly with other ingredients.
- Substitute pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that maintains the casserole’s low-carb profile.
- Customize vegetable mix by swapping spinach and bell peppers with zucchini, mushrooms, or kale to keep the dish exciting and nutrient-dense.
- Prep casserole night before by assembling and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a quick, stress-free breakfast that saves precious morning time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 350 mg