Keto Breakfast Casserole

Description

• Meat – I used breakfast sausage to make this a sausage, egg and cheese casserole, but bacon (my baked bacon or air fryer bacon are easy options to cook it, ham, or even chorizo work great. You’ll need to pre-cook your meat, whichever meat you choose.
• Veggies – Vegetables are optional, but I’m a huge fan of including them. I used broccoli, but you could use bell peppers (roasted red bell peppers are delicious!), asparagus, onions, spinach, celery, a mix of broccoli and cauliflower, or any other keto veggie you like.
• Eggs – For the fluffiest texture, let them come to room temperature. If you forget, you can place them in a bowl of warm water to come to room temp quickly.
• Heavy Cream – This makes the eggs more fluffy and rich. Any keto milk will work. If you want your low carb breakfast casserole dairy free, use full-fat coconut milk instead (and skip the cheese), or use lighter almond milk.
• Cheese – I prefer shredded cheddar cheese in this keto egg bake, but any kind you’ve got will work. Try mozzarella, American, Swiss, or Monterey jack.
• Garlic – I recommend mincing fresh garlic, as it will have a sweeter and more potent flavor. But, you can substitute 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder and add it when whisking the eggs instead of sauteing.
• Fresh Parsley – Oregano or basil also work well. If you use dried herbs (either individually or an Italian seasoning blend), use a teaspoon of instead.
• Salt & Pepper

For other combinations of meat and vegetables, see the formula I use for all my keto breakfast casserole recipes below!

How To Make Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

1. Saute the garlic. In a greased large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the minced garlic until fragrant.
2. Brown the meat. Add the sausage. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned. Meanwhile, preheat the oven.

3. Cook the veggies. If using broccoli (or other veggies), blanch in boiling water until crisp-tender. Plunge them into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry. (You can also roast the veggies, or cook them any other way you like.)
4. Whisk the egg base. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.

5. Assemble the casserole. Grease a large casserole dish. (The one I use is sturdy and beautiful — available at Amazon or Target.) Arrange the cooked sausage and veggies evenly at the bottom. Pour the egg mixture on top, then sprinkle with more cheese.
6. Bake until set. I like to garnish my keto breakfast casserole with fresh herbs for a pop of color!