When you are on a keto diet, you may find that you eat a lot of breakfast for dinner. No matter what time you eat your breakfast, this breakfast casserole made with bacon, broccoli and cheddar cheese will have your mouth watering in anticipation.
You can get it ready the night before or early in the morning and throw it in the oven anytime you’re ready to eat.
KETO BROCCOLI BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
23 minutes
Total Time
33 minutes
Ingredients
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 c. broccoli florets
- 3 T. water
- 1 c. sharp cheddar or Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large eggs
- ½ c. heavy cream
- ½ t. onion powder
- ½ t. garlic powder
- ¼ t. dried thyme
- ½ t. dried oregano
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F and spray an 8” x 8” casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli and water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or just until the broccoli softens slightly and turns bright green.
- Remove from heat and transfer broccoli to prepared casserole dish and spread into a uniform layer. Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon and side aside.
- Whisk the eggs with the heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli, cheddar, and bacon and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is set and lightly golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
KETO BROCCOLI BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 34g | 52.3% | |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 80% | |
| Trans Fat 1g | ||
| Cholesterol 200mg | 66.7% | |
| Sodium 609mg | 25.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 2.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 21g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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