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If you need a new low carb breakfast to try, this easy breakfast casserole is seriously good! So filling and super simple to prepare!
My husband is an absolute nut for breakfast foods.
I mean, I eat a little breakfast each day. Sometimes an avocado drizzled with Cholula. Sometimes a scrambled egg. Sometimes I just drink my coffee and call it good.
I think the avocado with Cholula is my favorite low carb breakfast of all time, though. It’s so good!
Anyway, I’m getting off track!
I eat a super simple breakfast through the week, but on the weekends the husband is home and he wants a MEAL.
He’s happy to cook it himself, but I like to play the loving wife and make him bacon and eggs and all the other good breakfast food most days.
But, I also like to sleep in and be super lazy, sooooo that’s where this easy breakfast casserole comes into play.
How to make a keto breakfast casserole:
I keep it low carb by cutting any sort of starchy veggies or bread and just sticking to the good stuff: eggs, meat, and cheese!
I’ve used sausage and bacon today, but ham is tasty too! Who doesn’t love pork in the morning?
Start by browning your sausage in a large skillet. Break up the chunks as you go and drain the grease when it is done.
Dice your bacon into bite sized chunks, and cook them fully in a large skillet until they are a little crispy. Drain this grease when it is done.
Crack a dozen eggs into a large mixing bowl and add the milk. You will whisk this together until it is combined well.
Stir in your cooked sausage and bacon. Then add the cheese, onion, pepper, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Still this all together.
Spray your favorite 9×13 baking dish with a non stick spray and pour the egg mixture into it.
Bake this at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes. The eggs will be set and the edges golden brown when it is done.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve!
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole:
This easy breakfast casserole can be made in advance.
Prepare, bake, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Just pop individual servings in the microwave to reheat. It’s even good cold, if you ask me.
Obviously, this means that it makes a fabulous holiday recipe. You know when you have a million people staying at your house over the holidays and you’re just like…ugh. You want me to cook for you AGAIN?
This is perfect for that feeling.
If you’re not watching carbs, this is another of my favorite breakfast casserole recipes.
More low carb recipes:
For more low carb favorites, try my stuffed peppers or this chicken casserole. My egg roll in a bowl is a reader favorite, too.
Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 dozen eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups grated cheddar
- 1/2 sweet onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon Frank’s red hot
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet, crumbling as it cooks. Drain grease and set aside.
- Dice the bacon into bite-sized chunks and cook in a large skillet, stirring often, until crisp. Drain the grease and set aside.
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and add the milk. Whisk together until well combined.
- Stir in the sausage, bacon, cheddar, onion, pepper, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until eggs are set and edges are golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Kristen says
What color bell pepper do you use?
Karly says
Any color is fine – whatever you prefer. I normally use red.
Denise says
This was awesome! I made it for breakfast…well, actually brunch, today. Instead of sausage, I used ham. I used almond milk instead of regular milk and red pepper in place of the hot sauce because I didn’t have it. I sauteed the onion with the bacon but left the pepper raw. I have finally found a replacement for my traditional high carb breakfast casserole. Thank you so much for this recipe!!
Claire McDowra says
What is a serving size for this recipe please?
Karly says
The recipe serves 12.
Diane Phelps says
Can I sub heavy whipping cream for the milk?
Karly says
Yep!
Claire says
When you are making a large casserole like this what is a serving size?
Karly says
The recipe serves 12.
Ashleigh says
This was awesome and a crowd pleaser. I made it for Christmas morning and it turned out great. The only thing I left out was the bell pepper, but other than than followed it exactly. Thanks so much!
CHRISTINA SMITH says
This is so yummy! Even my non keto family loved it. I put it together the night before. Also sauted the onions and pepper in a little of the bacon grease. New family favorite!
Patty says
Can this dish assembled the night before and then baked in the morning?
Karly says
I haven’t done this myself, but it should be fine.
Ruthann Sneed says
A few months ago, I learned that I was carb intolerant. Yuck! I’ve been searching for good low-carb recipes. Found you. Thank you. Please keep the low-card recipes coming! Without carbs and sugar, I’m looking for how to still enjoy food. You’ve given me hope! Thanks Karly.
Sincerely,
Ruthann Sneed
Karly says
So glad you’re enjoying the low carb recipes, Ruthann! I actually started a second blog with all low carb. You can find it here: thatlowcarblife.com
Susan says
How much is one serving? It looks amazing and definitely going to try!
Karly says
The recipe is based on this serving 12.
Heather says
Could this be made with egg whites only? I have high cholesterol so have to watch my egg consumption, but I love to these types of casseroles.
Karly says
I’ve never tried this with egg whites.
Charla says
Our turn yesterday to bring “breakfast” for our Sunday School class. It was a WINNER! Also loved that nutritional info was included…..along with serving size.
Question…..does it freeze ok? (If theres any left)
Karly says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! I think it will freeze great! 🙂
Patti says
Make this every week …. so delicious and easier to prepare !!
Karly says
So awesome to hear that! Thanks! 🙂
Tiffany says
Could this be done in the crockpot? If so, what do you think the setting and time would be?
Karly says
I have a slow cooker version right here.
Samantha says
Girl this was delicious!! This was my first low carb recipe on our Keto diet. Thank you for posting this yummy recipe!!
Karly says
So glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Pat says
I have made this twice now. My family likes it better without the bacon which is just personal preference. I love it because it can be heated up each day before school starts and they are getting a delicious healthy meal instead of cereal.