This is hearty high-protein cheesy sausage egg bake. Golden melted cheese, savory sausage, and fluffy eggs — a delicious low-carb breakfast or dinner that the whole family will love!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bubbly golden cheese topping and savory layers
- High protein from sausage, eggs, and cheese
- One-pan recipe and easy to make
- Perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch
- Low carb and sugar-free
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage or ground turkey sausage
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup diced onion (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9 or similar baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream (or almond milk), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 35–40 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: 26g
- Total Carbs: 3g
- Net Carbs: 2g
- Fat: 23g
