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Low Carb Pesto Italian Sausage Breakfast Casserole - This easy, keto-friendly breakfast egg casserole is loaded with cheese and Italian flavors! A perfect, make-ahead breakfast or brunch that's gluten free and healthy! | #Foodfaithfitness | #Keto #Lowcarb #Glutenfree #Healthy #Breakfast
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Easy Low Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

This Easy Low Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage is loaded with cheese and Italian flavors! Healthy, GF, and great for making ahead!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 515kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Italian Sausage *
  • 4 Egg whites **
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2/3 Cup Reduced sodium vegetable broth
  • 2/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, packed (2.5 oz)
  • 1/4 Cup Pesto sauce, of choice
  • 1/4 Cup Roasted red pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 4 tsp Pine nuts, minced
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  • Pre heat your oven to 400 degrees and spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat a medium pan on medium heat and cook the sausage, stirring frequently, until golden brown.  Once cooked, drain off excess fat and spread it into the bottom of the pan.
  • Whisk all remaining ingredients, except the pine nuts and basil, together in a large bowl. Pour over the sausage.
  • Bake until the eggs puff up and feel set, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Garnish with the pine nuts and basil and DEVOUR!

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Notes

*Or use ground pork and THIS SEASONING blend.
**You can probably use 2 more eggs, but it will change nutritional information

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 34.8g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.9g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 1.8mg