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    Home » Keto Breakfast » Slow Cooker Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole

    Published: Aug 25, 2014 · Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Carolyn

    Slow Cooker Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole

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    This low carb slow cooker breakfast casserole will make your mornings all the brighter. Packed with broccoli and breakfast sausage for a healthy start to your day. This post is sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm.

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    I love breakfast. Love, love, love breakfast. As in big pink puffy heart love. I love waking up with that empty gurgle in my tummy (assuming I didn’t eat too much the evening prior) and filling up on healthy, low carb foods. I think I might love breakfast all the more now that I have gone low carb, because I have a built-in excuse to eat the sort of breakfast-y foods that are typically “special occasion” items for most people. Things like eggs, bacon, and sausages. And butter, always plenty of butter. Those aren’t weekday breakfast foods in many households and they didn’t used to be in mine either. They were reserved for weekends and holidays, or when we went out for breakfast or brunch. In part because I perceived them to be far less healthy than my whole grain toast or cereal and so they were to be used sparingly; a common misconception that is slowly being turned on its head. They also take more time and effort to prepare and don’t always lend themselves well to busy weekday mornings. Granted, I now work from home and have the leisure to whip up an omelet whenever the fancy strikes. But mornings with 3 little ones can still be remarkably hectic and frazzled, so I’ve learned to prep ahead.

    Enter the slow cooker, the ultimate tool for prepping ahead. It’s funny to think that until a few months ago, I didn’t really like to use a slow cooker. The old model I had simply didn’t work very well but now that I’ve got a good one, I can see just how useful they can be. They are even far more useful than I ever imagined, and they aren’t just for make-ahead dinners. My Slow Cooker Chocolate Cake was such a wild success, it’s fast becoming one of my all-time favourite desserts and I  have many ideas on how to make other delicious low carb slow cooker desserts. It also happens to be a great way to cook breakfast, as this Sausage & Egg Casserole will attest.

    Low Carb Sausage & Egg Casserole

    I wanted to make this casserole as a way to showcase the Jones Dairy Farm little sausage links. I don’t eat a lot of breakfast sausages, because I tend to prefer bacon, but I really do love these sausages. We took some camping with us back in June and I was hooked instantly. I don’t know what it is about them, as the ingredients are just pork, water, salt and spices. Or maybe it’s the very simplicity of them that makes them so good. No MSG, no dextrose, no  funny additives that other brands of sausage links use. Their maple sausage links are unbelievably good too but they do contain a little sugar so be forewarned if you are trying to be super low carb.

    The sausages were so good that after I cooked and sliced them, I had a hard time not eating them all and saving enough to put into the casserole. But I managed to restrain myself through sheer force of will. And this low carb breakfast casserole is so much healthier for you than other versions. I skipped the frozen hash browns typical of such things (belch!) and subbed in fresh broccoli instead. If you have the sort of slow cooker that you can program, I’d set this to cook overnight and then stay on warm, for a delicious hot breakfast the next morning. If you can’t program your slow cooker beyond the basic low/high hour settings, then cook it ahead, refrigerate it, and reheat. Either way, it will be delicious!

    Slow Cooker Sausage & Egg Casserole Low Carb

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm. As always, all opinions, thoughts, recipes, photography, random tangents and incoherent ramblings are my own.

    Slow Cooker Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole

    This low carb slow cooker breakfast casserole will make your mornings all the brighter. Packed with broccoli and breakfast sausage for a healthy start to your day.
    4.03 from 36 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto breakfast casserole
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 354kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium head broccoli chopped
    • 12 ounces breakfast sausage links cooked and sliced
    • 1 cup shredded Cheddar divided
    • 10 large eggs
    • ¾ cup whipping cream
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
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    Instructions

    • Grease the ceramic interior of a 6 quart slow cooker well.
    • Layer one half of the broccoli, half of the sausage and half of the cheese into the slow cooker. Repeat with remaining broccoli, sausage and cheese.
    • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, whipping cream, garlic, salt and pepper until well combined. Pour over layered ingredients.
    • Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, until browned on the edges and set in the center.
    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ⅛th of recipe)
    Calories 354 Calories from Fat 229
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 25.4g39%
    Carbohydrates 2.3g1%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Protein 23g46%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Shenoa says

      October 22, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      Hi! Can this be frozen?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 22, 2022 at 10:23 pm

        I don’t know, I haven’t tried! Guess you will need to experiment.

        Reply
    2. Cari says

      October 14, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      This looks great! Could it be cooked in the oven? I don’t own a crockpot

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 16, 2021 at 7:39 am

        I am sure it can but I don’t have timing since I didn’t make mine that way. I’d bake it at 350F for probably 30+ minutes.

        Reply
    3. Judi says

      December 03, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      So many keto recipes contain eggs. I have an allergy to eggs now I don’t know what to eat for breakfast anymore.
      Any ideas? Unfortunately I am also Celiac and dairy intolerant.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 04, 2019 at 3:35 pm

        That’s a tough one for sure. But I have a couple of keto granola recipes that don’t contain eggs and the peanut butter one is hugely popular and you can easily sub coconut oil for the butter.

        Reply
    4. Becky Hardin says

      July 05, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love to make this when I have family in town! Everyone loves it.

      Reply
    5. Toni says

      July 05, 2019 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this is to make! Perfect day starter!

      Reply
    6. Taylor says

      July 05, 2019 at 8:23 am

      Perfect brunch recipe!! Easy, delicious and perfect for a crowd!

      Reply
    7. Kristyn says

      July 04, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love breakfast casseroles! The thought of a low carb casserole, is even better! Then, I can eat more!

      Reply
    8. Beth Pierce says

      July 04, 2019 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      I know what I will be having for breakfast tomorrow! This looks so flavorful and light! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Sue Pier says

      May 23, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Looks amazing! Any idea what instapot cook time would be?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 23, 2019 at 2:56 pm

        Sorry, I haven’t tried it. I do have an IP breakfast casserole that you could put the sausage in. It’s smaller, made to fit in a ceramic pan in the IP https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/instant-pot-keto-breakfast-casserole/

        Reply
    10. Kristyn says

      May 01, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm..I just love breakfast casseroles!! They are always so filling & so delicious! I’ll be trying this one asap!

      Reply
    11. Toni says

      May 01, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      This was an amazing day starter! Can’t wait to make it again!

      Reply
    12. Erin says

      May 01, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love that this is made in the crock pot! So great when I have a house full of people!

      Reply
    13. Jen says

      May 01, 2019 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      This will be so perfect for our Saturday mornings before the kids run off for the day with all of their sports activities. A great way to fuel up for the day.

      Reply
    14. Tanya Schroeder says

      May 01, 2019 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Slow cooker meals are always welcome, they are such a time saver! This looks delicious!

      Reply
    15. Jamie says

      December 15, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Can you substitute the eggs for eggs whites?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 15, 2018 at 6:48 pm

        I guess. I haven’t tried.

        Reply
    16. Grace says

      October 01, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      Do you think I could mix all the ingredients, put the in the fridge and then pop them in an instant pot on the morning while I get ready? I’m not sure how long I would cook it in the instant pot for though. Thanks for this recipe. I look forward to trying it!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 01, 2018 at 5:51 pm

        Well, you probably want to do a ceramic pan that fits inside your instant pot. I have an IP breakfast casserole here https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/instant-pot-keto-breakfast-casserole/ I used a springform pan but a 7 inch souffle pan would be better because the pressure caused it to leak through the bottom just a bit.

        Reply
    17. Dennis says

      April 30, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      I just want to say the best thing I have ever had for breakfast . I will be making that often .

      Reply
    18. John says

      November 28, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Do you think you could substitute milk for the cream? Bacon for the sausage?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 28, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        Sure.

        Reply
    19. Dave says

      November 08, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Once cooked, how long will this last for in the fridge?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 08, 2017 at 8:04 pm

        4 or 5 days at lest.

        Reply
    20. Pat T says

      September 06, 2017 at 11:28 am

      I would love to be able to do this overnight in my crock pot but the recipe says 4 – 5 hrs on low. I sleep longer than that as in 6 – 7 hrs. Is your crock pot programmable so that you can set it to turn on at a certain time?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 06, 2017 at 1:43 pm

        Yes, mine is programmable. It’s this one: http://amzn.to/2eLVXIZ Super useful.

        Does yours automatically turn itself off? That could still be a possibility.

        Reply
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