• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Receive Free Recipes by Email
Sign Up
  • About
    • Meet Sara
    • Work With Me
    • Shop My Favorites
    • Discount Codes
    • Contact
  • Resources
    • Business
    • Keto
    • RB Friends FB Group
    • Nut-Free Keto Recipes FB Group
  • Cookbooks

Real Balanced

A food blog dedicated to sharing easy and delicious low-carb, nut-free, and 30-minute recipes and resources.

  • 30-Minute
  • Main Dishes
  • Snacks
  • Low Carb
  • All Recipes
Home Recipes Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Net Carbs:1.4g
Published:05/09/19Updated:09/01/22
11 Comments This post contains affiliate links.
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole-03
K CF NF

This low carb sausage breakfast casserole is SO good, it’s hard to believe that it’s actually keto-compliant, low-carb, nut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, primal, and sugar-free!

overhead shot of Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole serving on a plate with a fork

Casseroles make life easier. With ingredients like cheese, Italian sausage, and heavy cream, it’s easy to understand why this will become a sure-hit at home.

2 servings of Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole on a small plate atop a marble kitchen counter beside a fork

A quick and easy low carb recipe

One of the best parts about this recipe is how EASY it is to prepare! 10 minutes of prep time, and then, for the remaining 35 minutes, the oven does all of the work.

If you’re like me, I assume your mornings are crazy hectic. Personally, as soon as my feet hit the floor, I’m in “go mode,” and I barely have that extra five minutes to sit and actually enjoy my coffee!

Now, I understand that creating a full-on casserole in the morning can seem like a daunting task, and it’s for that reason, that I’m here to tell you how to prep this casserole the night before!

Just prep and cook the sausage breakfast casserole as directed, and then pop it in the fridge overnight. The next morning, simply stick it in the oven to warm! It should take about 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees to fully re-heat.

Here’s another pro tip for you: Make this casserole for those lazy weekend mornings! You solely need a short time in the kitchen to prep, bake, and then serve!

A no-sugar-added keto sausage breakfast casserole

Following a ketogenic diet involves keeping sugar intake to a minimum. Which is why this healthy breakfast casserole will fit nicely into your keto meal plan!

To maintain this guarantee, don’t forget to double-check the brand of Italian sausage that you’re using, there are some brands who sneak a bit of sugar in. So, always check the ingredients before purchasing!

If you can’t seem to find any viable options at your local grocery store, check with a local butcher. They should have what you’re looking for!

overhead shot of 2 servings of Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole on a small plate atop a marble kitchen counter beside a fork

Extra cheesy for extra deliciousness

In this incredible sausage breakfast casserole, I use two different types of cheeses: shredded cheddar AND shredded mozzarella. If you are feeling extra fancy, feel free to add an additional variety of shredded cheese to the top of the casserole prior to baking (just note that, if you do this, the nutrition info will change slightly).

Using a different dish size

For this egg and sausage casserole, I used a 9×9″ baking dish, so the oven temperature and cooking time were calculated based on the baking dish size.

If you do not have a 9×9″ dish, you should be able to use another dish that you have handy. However, please note that cooking temperatures and times may need to be slightly adjusted. Please be sure to keep an eye on your casserole throughout cooking to ensure that it does not overcook.

Doubling this low carb sausage breakfast casserole recipe

This recipe yields 9 delicious, heaping, flavorful servings. If you plan to serve more than 9, want a little extra for each mouth, or would like to store some leftovers for tomorrow’s meal, feel free to double the recipe!

To do this, I would recommend either using a larger baking dish, or two that measure 9×9″. Using two 9×9″ dishes will probably be the easiest option because cooking temperatures and times will not need to be adjusted.

Get ready to make the best breakfast casserole ever!

Preheat oven to 450 and coat 9×9″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. To a large pan over medium-high heat, add sausage and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and discard of grease.

sausage broken apart and browned on a large pan over medium-high heat

To a mixing bowl, add eggs, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, heavy cream, salt, pepper.

eggs, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, heavy cream, salt, pepper on a glass mixing bowl

Using an electric mixer, mix until well-combined.

eggs, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, heavy cream, salt, pepper mixed together in a large glass bowl

Transfer browned sausage to the prepared baking dish.

browned sausage bits in a baking dish beside egg and cheese mixture in a mixing bowl

Carefully pour egg mixture atop the browned sausage in baking dish. Then, transfer baking dish to middle oven rack and bake until edges of casserole are golden brown and bubbling, about 25-30 minutes.

uncooked Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole in a baking dish

Remove baking dish from oven and allow casserole to cool slightly before cutting and serving with a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives.

Baked Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole on a plate eaten with a fork

The perfect healthy breakfast casserole for a number of diets

As always, this Real Balanced low carb sausage breakfast casserole is compliant with a variety of diet lifestyles, making it a great option for gatherings!

  • Keto and Low-Carb: This breakfast casserole contains 1.4 grams of net carbs per serving.
  • Primal: Primal diet restrictions are followed throughout this recipe.
  • Gluten-Free: This low carb recipe is free of all gluten products and is safe to consume for those with Celiac or other gluten intolerances.
  • Grain-Free: This dish is 100% free of grain products.
  • Nut-Free: This sausage filled breakfast does not contain peanuts or tree nuts.
  • Coconut-Free: There are no coconut products included within this recipe.
  • Sugar-Free: This recipe does not contain sugar or added sweeteners.

Looking for more keto breakfast recipes? Try these!

  • Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sliders
  • Keto Sausage
  • Keto Breakfast Muffins
  • Keto Krispy Kreme Donuts
  • Baked Avocado Egg
  • Nut-Free Keto Bagels
  • Easy Keto Reuben Casserole
  • Keto Crustless Spinach Quiche
  • Keto Waffles
  • Keto Eggs Benedict
  • Keto White Sausage Gravy
Looking for more free recipes?

Subscribe to my email list and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest and Twitter for all of the latest updates.

overhead shot of Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole serving on a plate with a fork

Low Carb Sausage Breakfast Casserole


★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Do you need an easy keto breakfast recipe? If you are looking for a delicious keto breakfast recipe then you have to try my low carb sausage breakfast casserole. This keto breakfast casserole is keto, low carb and nut free.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup (112g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup (56g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (120mL) heavy cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings:

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 and coat 9×9″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. To a large pan over medium-high heat, add sausage and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and discard of grease. Transfer browned sausage to a prepared baking dish and set aside.
  3. To a mixing bowl, add eggs, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, heavy cream, salt, pepper and, using an electric mixer, mix until well-combined. Pour atop browned sausage in baking dish.
  4. Transfer baking dish to middle oven rack and bake until edges of casserole are golden brown and bubbling, about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove baking dish from oven and allow casserole to cool slightly before cutting and serving with sprinkle of chopped fresh chives.

Recipe Notes:

Storage: Store casserole in airtight container in refrigerator and eat within 2-3 days.

Keywords: breakfast casserole recipes, sausage breakfast casserole, keto sausage casserole

Did you make this recipe?

Tag me on Instagram at @realbalanced or leave me a comment & rating below.

Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes

Photo credit: Jess Larson

  • Facebook642
  • Twitter
  • Email
Previous Post
Keto Meal Plan Guide: How to Plan For the Week
Next Post
Keto Meatloaf

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

11 Comments

  1. Christina says

    June 24, 2022 at 10:38 am

    Made it ,loved it

    Reply
  2. Joan says

    March 7, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    Very good recipe, but cooking at 450 degrees for 25 minutes was too high of a temperature; the outside was cooked, but inside was still very runny. I put back in at 375 degrees for about 20 more minutes. If making, I would lower cooking temp to 375 for 35-40 minutes.

    Reply
  3. Glends says

    April 8, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    Do you have the keto nutritional info for calories, protein and fat???? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      April 10, 2020 at 7:27 am

      Yes, the nutrition information is always in the recipe card below the recipe instructions.

      Reply
  4. Kimberly says

    December 25, 2019 at 11:34 am

    Love love love this super easy, super yummy entree! Prepared evening before, popped it in the oven in the morning and took the casserole to family an hour away and nothing but raves!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Dee says

    July 17, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Sounds good, but would like to make ahead for camping trips, can this recipe be made and then frozen?

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      July 17, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      I’ve never personally frozen and thawed this casserole, but I think it would work! Just be sure to unthaw in the refrigerator (likely will take at least 24 hours to fully unthaw) before reheating in the oven.

      Reply
  6. Webdy says

    May 12, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Sounds delicious but just curious how a 9×9 pan will yield 9 servings? That would be a 1×1 inch square.
    Lol that would not work in my home!

    Reply
    • Sara Nelson says

      May 12, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      There are instructions on doubling the recipe in the blog post.

      Reply
    • Keeley Byerly says

      December 27, 2020 at 10:58 am

      A 9×9 pan yields 9- 3×3 squares ?

      Reply
  7. Tammy Nichols says

    May 9, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    I made it and warmed it up in the morning it was very good

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome, Friend!

My name is Sara Nelson and I am the face behind Real Balanced. I am a Mom to two, obsessed with my Boston Terrier, and a proud Wisconsinite. On my site, you will find easy and delicious low-carb, keto-friendly, nut-free, and 30-minute recipes. Read More
K Keto W Whole30 P Paleo DF Dairy-Free CF Coconut-Free VG Vegetarian V Vegan NF Nut-Free EF Egg-Free IP Instant Pot

Popular Recipes

Golden Jicama Fries garnished with freshly chopped parsley on a parchment paper-lined plate atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:3g

Golden Baked Jicama Fries

overhead hero image buffalo chicken tenders on a baking pan with spoon on top of a marble counter
Net Carbs:0.6g

Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Bacon Wrapped Mini Peppers on a plate with a bowl of the Everything Bagel Dip.
Net Carbs:1.3g

Bacon Wrapped Mini Peppers

Close-up shot of the Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake sprinkled with pepper and paprika, scooped by a spoon with the melted cheese stringing under.
Net Carbs:5.3g

Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Overhead close-up shot of Everything Bagel Seasoning Cucumber Boats atop a marble plate. The plate rests atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:2.5g

Keto Cucumber Boats: Everything Bagel Seasoning With Avocado

Two bowls of Keto Zuppa Toscana on a marble counter. One of the bowls has a spoon in it.
Net Carbs:2.8g

Keto Zuppa Toscana

30-Minute Recipes

side angle shot of creamy asparagus pasta in a bowl with fork
Net Carbs:5.4g

Low-Carb Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta

image of a scallop scooped by a spoon from a pan of lemon garlic scallops
Net Carbs:3.7g

Lemon Garlic Scallops

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (With Sour Cream And Mayo) in a ceramic bowl with serving spoons atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.5g

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (With Sour Cream And Mayo)

a hand holding green bell pepper sandwich atop cutting board and marble countertop
Net Carbs:7.1g

Bell Pepper Sandwich

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs garnished with fresh parsley served atop steamed cauliflower rice in a shallow bowl. The bowl rests atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.9g

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs

Overhead shot of a large pan with the One-Pan Creamy Dijon Chicken garnished with bacon crumbles, fresh parsley, and freshly-cracked pepper. The pan sits atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:3.7g

One-Pan Creamy Dijon Chicken

eBook cover for 30-minute low-carb recipe book.
Subscribe & receive my Free 30-Minute Low-Carb Recipes eBook!
Finding time to make quick, delicious, and low-carb meals, snacks, and desserts can feel like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! This eBook contains 10 recipes that are low-carb that can be made and served in just 30 minutes! Sign Me Up!

Reader Favorites

Overhead shot of a large pan with the One-Pan Creamy Dijon Chicken garnished with bacon crumbles, fresh parsley, and freshly-cracked pepper. The pan sits atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:3.7g

One-Pan Creamy Dijon Chicken

Two bowls of Keto Zuppa Toscana on a marble counter. One of the bowls has a spoon in it.
Net Carbs:2.8g

Keto Zuppa Toscana

Close-up shot of the Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake sprinkled with pepper and paprika, scooped by a spoon with the melted cheese stringing under.
Net Carbs:5.3g

Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs garnished with fresh parsley served atop steamed cauliflower rice in a shallow bowl. The bowl rests atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.9g

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs

Overhead shot of a pot with the Creamy Parmesan Sausage Soup garnished with chopped fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan. There is also a wooden spoon in the pot. The pot rests on a beige kitchen towel atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:7.4g

Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup

As Featured On
Back to Top

Follow Along

  • Join My Groups
  • Nut-Free Keto Recipes
  • Real Balanced Friends
  • Profitable Blogging
© Real Balanced 2023
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Disclaimers
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled Back to Top
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
  • 642
1350 shares
1350 shares
  • 642