Keto Sausage Egg Bake (Printable)

Hearty bake featuring sausage, colorful peppers, and fluffy eggs for a delicious, low-carb start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Eggs & Dairy

06 - 8 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Herbs & Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon, cooking until browned and fully cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Spread cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables evenly across the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
06 - Pour egg mixture over sausage and vegetables. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 30-35 minutes until eggs are fully set and top is golden brown.
08 - Cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, slice into portions, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely hands-off once it hits the oven, so you can pour yourself coffee and actually enjoy your morning.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making it the perfect meal-prep breakfast that reheats beautifully.
  • You get a whole meal's worth of protein and satisfaction in one slice—no side dishes required.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after it comes out of the oven—those 5 minutes let the eggs finish setting so your slices stay together instead of falling apart on the plate.
  • If the top is browning too quickly before the center is set, cover it loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes; every oven runs differently and that's your safety net.
03 -
  • Use full-fat heavy cream and quality cheeses—there's nowhere to hide in a simple dish like this, so the ingredients matter more than usual.
  • If you're cooking for people with dairy sensitivities, this can be adapted with dairy-free alternatives, though the texture won't be quite as creamy.
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