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Low Carb Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Low Carb Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 405

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Butter for greasing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a skillet over medium-high, cook sausage 6-8 minutes until browned. Add onion and pepper, cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and spinach and cook until wilted and dry, 2 minutes.
  2. Whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl until pale and frothy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Spread sausage mixture in the dish, top with half the cheese, pour eggs over everything, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  4. Bake until center is set with a slight jiggle and edges are golden, 35-40 minutes. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 8 squares and serve warm.

Notes

If assembling ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Add 5-10 minutes to the bake time when going straight from the fridge. The casserole will puff up significantly in the oven and settle slightly as it rests.