These Keto Sausage & Egg Muffins are the perfect high-protein, low-carb breakfast to fuel your day! Loaded with juicy sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese, these muffins are easy to meal prep and grab on the go. Whether you’re following a keto, low-carb, or high-protein diet, this recipe will keep you full and energized without the carbs!
Servings: 6 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Calories: ~180 per muffin
Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- ½ lb ground sausage (pork, chicken, or turkey)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
Directions:
1️⃣ Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Muffins: Grease a muffin tin and evenly distribute the cooked sausage into each cup. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage, filling each cup about ¾ full. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are set and golden on top.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! Let the muffins cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy a delicious, keto-friendly breakfast!
