Breakfast casseroles are a classic morning treat. This low carb breakfast casserole with ham is the perfect way to start your day. Think breakfast lasagna with sausage, ham, eggs and cheddar cheese. This classic sausage and egg combo is not only delicious and hearty but also incredibly easy to pull together and completely customizable!
In a large skillet or cast iron pan, soft scramble the eggs (seasoned to taste with salt & pepper) then remove from heat and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until thoroughly cooked through. Add in the cream cheese and the broth and stirring constantly, cook until the mixture comes to a soft simmer and thickens. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, still stirring constantly and simmer for 2 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set mixture aside.
Casserole
Divide scrambled eggs in half, divide cheese into thirds, divide gravy into thirds, divide ham into thirds.
Using a 3-quart baking dish, add one layer of gravy to cover the bottom of the dish. Then add a layer of ham.
After the ham add a layer of scrambled eggs.
Add a layer of gravy.
After the gravy add a layer of cheese.
Repeat the process again: ham, eggs, gravy, cheese.
Then add the final layer of ham and top with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted. I actually found this tasted better reheated subsequent days so I actually recommend cooking and serving it the next day.
Recipe Notes
Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you make the best chees breakfast casserole;
For a higher nutritional value, go for lean ham (or whatever meat you opt for).
If you want your low-carb breakfast casserole spicy, you can add some green chilies or several dashes of hot sauce to the sausage gravy.
You may quickly prepare grab-and-go breakfast casserole muffins if your mornings are chaotic. Simply follow the instructions and bake in muffin pans. Even if you're not on a low-carb diet, you'll like these easy egg muffins.