Keto Cheesy Chorizo & Egg Casserole Recipe
This Keto Cheesy Chorizo & Egg Casserole is a simple, one-pan breakfast packed with flavor. Made with eggs, spicy chorizo, and lots of melted cheese, it’s the perfect low-carb, high-protein meal for busy mornings. Great for meal prep and keeps you full for hours!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 lb (450g) chorizo, ground or chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
- ½ cup diced green onions (for garnish)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup chopped spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Cook chorizo in a pan over medium heat until browned and slightly crispy. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl with heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble casserole: Spread cooked chorizo in the greased baking dish, sprinkle half the cheese, add optional veggies, and pour egg mixture over the top. Finish with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake for an extra 5 minutes at the end.
- Make it spicier by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Great for meal prep – store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 320 Sugar: ~1g Sodium: ~650mg Fat: ~25g Saturated Fat: ~11g Unsaturated Fat: ~10g Trans Fat: ~0g Carbohydrates: ~3g Fiber: ~1g Protein: ~18g Cholesterol: ~250mg