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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

If you’re looking for an easy casserole recipe to feed a crowd, try this Sausage Breakfast Casserole! Sausage, eggs, cheese, seasonings, and bright veggies round out this delicious recipe.

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Breakfast is made easy with this hearty and filling breakfast casserole! This is one of my go-to breakfast recipes when I’m having company over, and it’s also great for meal prep because it lasts several days in the fridge.

Why You’ll Love This Sausage Breakfast Casserole

  • It’s ready in an hour. Busy morning? No problem! This casserole comes together quickly and only needs 45 minutes in the oven.
  • It’s low in carbs. If you’re trying to keep your carb intake low, you’ll be happy to know each generous portion of this casserole contains only 2.6g net carbs!
  • It’s filling. With ingredients like sausage, egg, and cheese, you know this recipe won’t leave you hungry before lunch!

Ingredients Needed to Make This Sausage Egg and Cheese Casserole

Ingredient quantities for this homemade casserole are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • Ground pork sausage
  • Eggs
  • Sour cream
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Mexican style shredded cheese
  • Garlic
  • Red bell pepper
  • Green bell pepper
  • Green onions

🧀 Can’t find Mexican style shredded cheese? Any shredded cheese will do – use your favorite!

How to Make Sausage Breakfast Casserole {Quick Overview}

This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb breakfast casserole. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

This recipe is a total breeze to make. Let’s get started!

First, preheat your oven to the temperature listed on the recipe card (located at the end of the post).

overhead view of first four steps for how to make sausage breakfast casserole

Photo 1: In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Using a wire whisk, thoroughly combine ingredients.

To a skillet over medium-low heat, cook pork sausage until cooked through and beginning to brown. Drain off about 75% of the fat, leaving the remainder in the skillet, and turn off the heat.

Photo 2: Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked sausage and add it to the egg mixture. Thoroughly combine.

Photo 3: Into the skillet used to cook the sausage, saute the garlic, onions, red pepper, and green pepper for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.

TIP: Want to throw in additional or different veggies? Go for it!

Photo 4: Add the pepper mixture to the egg mixture and thoroughly combine.

overhead view of uncooked sausage breakfast casserole mixture transferred into a glass casserole dish

Pour casserole mixture into a lightly greased 9” x 13” casserole dish.

Bake the casserole dish in the oven for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

overhead view of baked sausage breakfast casserole in a glass casserole dish cooling off

TIP: Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving!


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Nutrition Facts for This Easy Sausage and Egg Casserole Without Bread Recipe

Per serving (12 total servings):

  • 420 calories
  • 36g fat
  • 22g protein
  • 2.6g net carbs
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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Western
Keyword: gluten free recipes, keto breakfast casserole, sugar free recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground pork sausage
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups Mexican style shredded cheese
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Using a wire whisk, thoroughly combine ingredients.
  • To a skillet over medium-low heat, cook pork sausage until cooked through and beginning to brown. Drain off about 75% of the fat, leaving the remainder in the skillet, and turn off the heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked sausage and add it to the egg mixture. Thoroughly combine.
  • Into the skillet used to cook the sausage, saute the garlic, onions, red pepper, and green pepper for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the pepper mixture to the egg mixture and thoroughly combine.
  • Pour casserole mixture into a lightly greased 9” x 13” casserole dish.
  • Bake the casserole dish in the oven for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can’t find Mexican style cheese? You can use any other type of shredded cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 254mg85%
Sodium 869mg38%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 908IU18%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 192mg19%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer



Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.

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