Finding a keto-friendly breakfast that excites you can be challenging. Tired of omelets or just black coffee? Enter the Keto Crack Breakfast Casserole—a delicious dish that makes mornings something to anticipate. Comforting, cheesy, indulgent, and completely keto-approved, this breakfast casserole transforms your low-carb lifestyle from a sacrifice into a welcomed upgrade.
Why Make Keto Crack Breakfast Casserole?
Why include the Keto Crack Breakfast Casserole in your weekly meal plan? It’s savory, protein-packed, stays keto-friendly without kicking you out of ketosis early, tastes like a cheat meal without breaking your diet, and preps ahead effortlessly. Plus, it reheats perfectly, making it a multitasking breakfast winner.
What Makes It So Delicious?
What makes this casserole addictively good? The combination of fluffy eggs as the protein base, smoky and flavorful sugar-free breakfast sausage, sharp melted cheddar cheese, tangy cream cheese for richness and added healthy fats, and a blend of garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning—all come together to create a hearty, flavorful breakfast that fuels your morning.
Regarding flavor and texture, this dish nails richness from sausage and cheese, fluffiness from baked eggs, and overall satisfying keto comfort that will dismiss any carb cravings.
Tips to Perfect Your Casserole
To make it easier and better every time, use quality sugar-free sausage, never skip cream cheese for balanced creaminess, grease your baking dish to avoid sticking, optionally add low-carb veggies like spinach or bell peppers, and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Make-Ahead and Storage Options
For meal prep, this casserole is ideal: prepare it the night before and bake fresh in the morning or cook ahead and refrigerate for 4–5 days in airtight storage. Reheat in the microwave or oven easily. Slices also freeze well for quick mornings.
Serving Suggestions
Serve it not just for breakfast but also for quick weekday meals, weekend brunches paired with arugula or avocado, or even breakfast-for-dinner occasions. Elevate with toppings like sour cream, chives, or crispy bacon.
Final Thoughts
In summary, the Keto Crack Breakfast Casserole perfectly blends keto nutrition and comforting flavors. Easy to make, flexible, and delightful to eat, it’s bound to make you look forward to every morning.
Keto Crack Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13-inch Baking Dish
- large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- foil
Ingredients
For the casserole base
- 1 pound sugar-free breakfast sausage crumbled
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter for greasing the dish
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Optional low-carb additions and toppings
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach chopped, optional
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced, optional
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled, optional topping
- 1/4 cup sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with the butter.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sugar-free breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through, then remove from the heat and drain any excess grease if needed.
- Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage.
- If using spinach or other optional low-carb vegetables, scatter them evenly over the sausage and cheese layer in the baking dish.
- Add the eggs, heavy whipping cream, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Gently whisk or fold the softened cream cheese cubes into the egg mixture, leaving some small bits visible for pockets of creaminess throughout the casserole.
- Pour the egg and cream cheese mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese in the baking dish, making sure it reaches all corners.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for about 20 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set before slicing, then top with green onions, crumbled bacon, and sour cream if desired.
- Slice the casserole into 8 portions and serve warm for breakfast or brunch, or cool completely and store for meal prep.
Notes
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