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Easy Low Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
5 from 18 votes

Easy Low Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

This savory breakfast casserole layers browned Italian sausage topped with a seasoned egg mixture containing egg whites, whole eggs, parmesan cheese, pesto, and roasted red bell pepper. Baking yields a set, puffy dish with a rich, cheesy flavor and a balance of protein and vegetables. Pine nuts and fresh basil garnish add texture and aroma.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 515 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 4 egg white
  • 2 egg
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth reduced sodium
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese packed (2.5 ounces
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce of choice
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper sliced, roasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • pepper pinch
  • 4 teaspoons pine nuts for garnish
  • basil for garnish, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees and spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Heat a medium skillet on medium heat and cook the sausage, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Once cooked, drain off excess fat and spread the sausage into the bottom of the baking pan.
  3. Whisk all remaining ingredients, except the pine nuts and basil, together in a large bowl. Pour over the sausage.
  4. Bake until the eggs puff up and feel set, about 30-35 minutes. Garnish with the pine nuts and basil and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 515kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 2.3g (1%) Protein 34.8g (70%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 14.1g (71%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g (22%) Monounsaturated Fat 13.7g (69%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Potassium 395mg (8%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.9g (2%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 310mg (31%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515

% Daily Value*

Calories 515kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 2.3g 1%
Protein 34.8g 70%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 14.1g 71%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g 22%
Monounsaturated Fat 13.7g 69%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Potassium 395mg 8%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.9g 2%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 310mg 31%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.