A delicious low carb egg casserole with sausage that can make a weeks worth of hot breakfasts. Reheat a square serving for quick breakfasts on the go.
I love eating eggs in the morning, but I usually don’t have enough time to cook them up before work. On the weekends, I usually make a plain omelette with cheese and serve it with bacon or sausage when I have time to cook breakfast.
Casseroles are favorites of mine because they make enough to eat leftovers for several days. This week, I made a basic low carb egg casserole that I could reheat for a quick breakfast at work. Other easy favorites include my bacon egg and cheese muffins or the broccoli bake.
I only put sausage and cheese in it along with coconut milk to keep the carbs low. But there are a lot of low carb items that could be added like mushrooms and onions.
So feel free to change up this yummy breakfast casserole to your liking. In fact, you can even omit the sausage and cheese and add in vegetables to make it a meatless paleo friendly meal.
I’ve actually cut back on dairy significantly since I originally came up with this recipe. Cow milk isn’t the same as it used to be before pasturization and the addition of hormones.
That’s why I’ve started using dairy-free milk as well as alternatives to cheese. The dairy-free cheeses tend to have more carbs than I like so I’d like to learn how to make my own.
I used a half dozen large eggs in this low carb egg casserole. It was just the right amount to fit into a square 8×8-inch baking pan.
Although I chopped up sausage links, you can use a bulk sausage so yo won’t have to chop up the links. I often make this with ground venison sausage made at our local butcher shop.
The breakfast casserole comes together quickly. It’s a nice egg and sausage casserole without bread which is unlike many of the higher carb recipes.
You’ll love the taste and the convenience of making an entire week’s worth of breakfast at once. And, the slices freeze well too so you can have individual servings in the freezer for later.
So if you’re always on the run or work a lot of hours like I do, you’ll love the simplicity of this low carb egg casserole. It’s one of my favorite dishes to make up on the weekend.
In fact, this recipe is so easy, I felt a little silly posting it. It’s basically just a big omelette mix dumped into a pan and baked. But, since it’s a recipe I rely on, I wanted to share it with all of you.
There’s really no right or wrong way to make the casserole. It’s also a great way to get rid of dinner leftovers because you can just add them right in. I often do that with extra vegetables from the day before.
So, anything that you’d add into an omelette or quiche works well in this breakfast casserole. And, it’s a great dish to eat for lunch and dinner too.
If you want to make up a larger batch, just double the recipe and cook the low carb egg casserole in a 9×13-inch baking pan. You’ll have plenty to share with the rest of the family that way.
This easy egg and sausage casserole is also a nice dish to make for brunch. You can even slow cook it in a casserole crock pot which will also keep it warm while serving.
The 9×13 crock for my slow cooker is also oven safe. So, I can brown up the cheese with the broiler after it’s done cooking if needed.
Eggs have become a real staple for me on my low carb keto eating plan. I eat so many of them, I’m bound to develop a sensitivity to them eventually.
The key to any diet is to change up your food. It’s never a good idea to keep eating the same foods over and over again.
I hope you enjoy this delicious breakfast casserole as much as I do. It’s a great dish to make ahead and enjoy for any meal during the week.
If you’d like to check out another great breakfast casserole, take a look at this ricotta & sausage casserole by my friend Taryn at Joy Filled Eats!
Easy Low Carb Egg Casserole Recipe with Sausage
Basic Egg Casserole with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage bulk or chopped links
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 6 large eggs
- non-stick cooking spray
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Brown sausage in frying pan until no longer pink.
- Beat together eggs and coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spray 8×8 baking pan with non-stick spray. Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into pan and cover with sausage. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Pour the rest of the egg mixture evenly over top.
- Bake at 350 until brown on top. (about 20-30 minutes)
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About Lisa
Lisa has been creating low carb recipes for herself and sharing them with others since 2010. She loves to experiment in the kitchen and find new ways to create low sugar foods that taste like high carb favorites! Her recipes have been featured on popular magazine sites including Fitness, Shape, Country Living, Women's Health, and Men's Health. Lisa lives in Southeastern Connecticut. Connect with her and Low Carb Yum at:
Phillies Fan says
Why use milk at all…just add more cheese like mozzarella… no carbs then but maybe 1
Lisa says
That’s definitely an option!
JAN JACKSON says
Can I use regular milk
Lisa says
Regular milk is fine.
Martha says
Is this coconut milk from a Can? It looks delish!
Lisa says
You can use either can or carton.
Karen says
How do you know when it is done cooking?
Thank you,
Karen
Lisa says
You can stick a toothpick in and make sure it isn’t wet inside.
Taryn says
Thanks for linking to my sausage and ricotta breakfast casserole!
Leslie Choate says
Can you use regular milk instead of coconut milk?
Lisa says
You can. It will just increase the carb count.
Abbi says
Do you know how much the nutrition facts would change by if I substituted hamburger meat for the sausage?
Lisa says
It shouldn’t differ by much. Sausage usually has added seasonings and sometimes sugar. The fat content could be different too.
Vicki cooper says
How long do you bake the 13×9 pan for??
Lisa says
It might be too thin in a larger pan. You’d have to keep an eye on it at the halfway point.
Amy says
Hi there,
Do you think I could use almond milk instead of coconut milk?
Lisa says
Yes. Almond milk is a good sub for coconut milk.
Adriana says
Can I use egg whites instead? Would I have to double the eggs quantity?
Lisa says
The eggs are just a binder so if you don’t mind it being baked egg whites instead, it’s fine to sub with whites.
Martin Jackson says
I’m guessing you’re in America Lisa. I’m in the UK and would love to try this. What kind of sausage could you recommend for me.
Thx
Martin
Lisa says
Hi Martin. I like to use a breakfast sausage (we have ours made from deer meat), but really any sausage that goes with eggs will work.
Jan says
How long should I bake it if I’m using the 9×13 slow cooker casserole?
Lisa says
If you are using the slow cooker casserole, I would double the ingredients. Otherwise it may be too thin. If slow cooking, I’d do on the standard 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
Vicky says
Can you use heavy whipping cream instead of coconut milk?
Lisa says
It should work, but I’d dilute it to reduce calories and carbs.
Tracy says
Dilute it with what and how much? Water and 50/50?
Lisa says
I use water and make it about 50/50.
Debra Grieco says
Do you use the full fat coconut milk?
Lisa says
I always go will the full fat coconut milk.
Chrishuna Vasser says
Just made the recipe this morning and added spinach. In your opinion, was this a good modification or did I butcher the recipe?
Lisa says
I think spinach would be a good add so you’ll get in your veggies.
Yolanda says
What are the macros if you don’t mind me asking?
Lisa says
The macros are all being added to these older recipes when converted to new software. That work is in progress. But, I can get this one added now.
Debbie says
Can i make this the night before and put it in the fridge then just put it in the oven next morning? Also im using bob evans sausage patties and also adding a layer of bacon. So, egg, sausage, egg, bacon egg cheese + some cheese in the egg mixture. Used 12 eggs. What do you think?
Lisa says
I haven’t tried that, but I don’t see why not.
dina says
can I use almond milk?
Lisa says
You can use almond milk in place of coconut milk in any recipe.
Katie says
I just made the basic sausage egg and cheese casserole and I loved it! Yum!!
Lisa says
I may just have to make it for breakfast now!