Keto Breakfast Casserole with Italian Sausage

This keto-friendly breakfast casserole is a hearty and flavorful way to start your day. It's made with Italian sausage, eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and bell peppers, and it's baked until golden brown. The casserole is easy to make and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has been shown to be effective for weight loss and improving blood sugar control. However, the keto diet can be difficult to follow, as it requires you to give up many of your favorite foods. This keto breakfast casserole is a way to enjoy a delicious and satisfying breakfast without breaking your keto diet.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 35 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and drained
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir in the cooked Italian sausage.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the casserole is golden brown.
7. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Why It Works

• The Italian sausage adds flavor and protein to the casserole.
• The eggs provide protein and structure to the casserole.
• The heavy cream adds richness and creaminess to the casserole.
• The cheddar cheese adds flavor and creaminess to the casserole.
• The bell peppers add flavor and color to the casserole.