Keto Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my easy keto breakfast casserole recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.

• 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!

My Recipe Tips

• The baking time will vary depending on your pan. The material can have an impact, and especially the size. I use the larger dish from this set. Smaller pans will take much longer — just keep baking until the eggs are set.
• Want to leave out the meat or veggies altogether? My formula above includes both. If you want to omit the meat, add an extra 2 cups of cooked vegetables. If you want to skip the veggies, replace them with 1 to 1.5 pounds of meat.

Make Ahead Options

• Store in the fridge: Assemble the keto breakfast casserole ahead of time (without baking it), cover in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just bake when you’re ready! I find it cooks more evenly if you let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking.
• Freeze before baking: Same as above, but I use an extra layer of aluminum foil over the plastic wrap for freezing for up to 3 months.
• Freeze after baking: I recommend freezing this casserole before baking if you can (above), as the texture is better, but you can freeze after baking, too. I use this method when I want to freeze individual portions to meal prep and reheat. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap and freeze in a zip lock bag for up to 3 months.
• How to reheat: If your casserole is frozen, let it thaw first. Then, bake for the usual time in my low carb breakfast casserole recipe if it’s uncooked. If it’s already cooked, it takes 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees F for the whole casserole, or 5-10 minutes for individual pieces. The oven is much better than the microwave, which can be drying or leave it watery.