Keto Sausage & Egg Breakfast Scramble is a one-skillet low-carb meal with browned sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, heavy cream, and spinach. This Keto Sausage & Egg Breakfast Scramble delivers protein, fat, fast prep, and no carbs, perfect for weekday mornings or meal-prep breakfasts.

About This Recipe

Keto Sausage & Egg Breakfast Scramble targets fast mornings where you want protein, fat, and zero carbohydrate filler. Instead of potatoes or toast, the skillet holds just sausage, eggs, and cheese. Sausage provides salt, fat, and texture without extra prep—once browned, it becomes the base for soft scrambled eggs. Each egg is whisked with a small amount of heavy cream so the texture sets fluffy rather than rubbery. Cheddar melts into folds of egg without forming a sauce, and spinach introduces color and micronutrients without pushing carbs.

The entire recipe stays inside a single pan. There is no need to build sides or finish in the oven. Cast-iron or nonstick both work—cast-iron browns the sausage more aggressively, which increases flavor. Because the scramble has no potatoes, portion size controls macros. If you want even more protein, increase eggs or add a second sausage portion. If you prefer a saltier finish, cheddar alone handles that; no seasoning packets are required.

This dish behaves like a keto breakfast bowl without needing separate containers. It reheats cleanly, meaning it can be stored for batch meals. If you want something even more portable, you can turn the same ingredients into muffins. If you want another fast breakfast recipe, check Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole. For a simpler protein-fat combo, Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Avocado fits the same macro approach.

The scramble can be plated as is or paired with extra bacon. The cheese can be swapped for pepper jack if you want heat. Spinach can be omitted entirely if you want pure protein and fat. Nothing in the pan needs sugar, starch, or dairy beyond cream.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • One-skillet cooking
  • High-protein and high-fat
  • No carbs, no potatoes
  • Browns fast
  • Meal-prep friendly
  • Reheats cleanly
  • Customizable seasoning
  • Zero waste prep

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Whisk eggs with heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Reduce heat and pour eggs into the skillet with sausage.
  4. Stir gently until eggs begin to set.
  5. Add shredded cheddar and spinach.
  6. Cook until cheese melts and spinach softens.
  7. Serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~480
  • Fat: ~38g
  • Protein: ~29g
  • Net Carbs: ~3g

FAQ

  • Can I use ground beef instead of sausage?
    Yes, brown it fully.
  • Can I skip spinach?
    Yes. Nothing depends on it.
  • Can I add peppers?
    Yes, keep quantity small for carbs.
  • Does this store well?
    Yes. Refrigerate and reheat gently.
  • Can I make it spicier?
    Use chorizo or pepper jack.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Swap sausage for chorizo
  • Use pepper jack instead of cheddar
  • Add diced jalapeño
  • Add mushrooms
  • Increase eggs for more protein

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with bacon
  • Plate as a breakfast bowl
  • Add avocado slices
  • Use for meal prep

Keto Sausage & Egg Breakfast Scramble (One-Skillet)

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 480
A one-skillet low-carb breakfast with sausage, eggs, cheddar, and spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  • Brown breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Whisk eggs with heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
  • Reduce heat and pour eggs into the skillet with sausage.
  • Stir gently until eggs begin to set.
  • Add shredded cheddar and spinach.
  • Cook until cheese melts and spinach softens.
  • Serve hot.
Calories: 480kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto egg skillet, keto sausage breakfast, low carb scramble

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