Keto Sausage and Egg Breakfast Skillet

This Keto Sausage and Egg Breakfast Skillet is a savory and filling way to start your day. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it's low in carbs and high in flavor. The perfect breakfast to keep you energized and in ketosis!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Egg Skillet, keto breakfast, low carb breakfast, Sausage Skillet

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 498kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Spatula
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Knife
Cutting board
Cheese grater

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage
6 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ medium onion, diced approx. 1/2 cup or 64g
1 medium bell pepper, diced approx. 1 cup or 149g
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground pork sausage. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet for cooking the vegetables.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet with the vegetables. Once melted, pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until they start to set on the bottom. Then, gently stir the eggs, folding them over to cook evenly.
Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet with the eggs and vegetables. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover with a lid and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully cooked.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For a spicier kick, you can use hot pork sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

This recipe can easily be customized with additional keto-friendly vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or on the stove.

To save time in the morning, prep the vegetables the night before.

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