Savory Cheesy Kale and Sausage Breakfast Bake
This Savory Cheesy Kale and Sausage Breakfast Bake is a deliciously hearty dish that's perfect for a nutritious start to your day, whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Bursting with flavors from high-quality sausage, fresh kale, and locally sourced cherry tomatoes, this bake is infused with the richness of cheddar and the aromatic essence of thyme. Packed with protein and healthy greens, it's an ideal choice for those following a keto diet. Serve it at brunch or prepare it ahead for easy meal prep, making breakfast convenient and satisfying for busy mornings!
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Servings
232
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons (Melted for greasing the dish)
Onion
1/2 large (Roughly chopped (about 2 cups))
Loose Sausage
10 ounces (Removed from about 2 large links)
Kosher Salt
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Curly Kale
3 cups (Tightly packed and roughly chopped (from 3-4 stalks))
Low Sodium Chicken Broth or Water
1/3 cup
Large Eggs
8 (Beaten in a bowl)
Heavy Cream
2 tablespoons
Fresh Thyme Sprigs
4 (Leaves only)
Cheddar Cheese
3 ounces (Coarsely grated (about 1 cup))
Cherry Tomatoes
12 (Halved (about 3/4 cup))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch deep dish pie plate generously with unsalted butter.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it begins to foam. Add the chopped onion and loose sausage, season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and sauté. Use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage while cooking. Continue until the onions are translucent and the sausage is nicely browned, approximately 7 minutes.
3
Stir in the chopped curly kale and pour in the low sodium chicken broth (or water). Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the kale has wilted and most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir in the thyme leaves and the reserved sausage and kale mixture until evenly combined.
5
Pour the egg mixture into the greased pie plate. Evenly distribute the grated cheddar cheese and cherry tomatoes across the top of the bake.
6
Place the pie plate in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the breakfast bake is puffed up and lightly golden on top.
7
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into pieces and serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
16g
Fat
2.5g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Savory Cheesy Kale and Sausage Breakfast Bake?
It is a hearty, protein-packed breakfast dish featuring sausage, curly kale, cheddar cheese, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for keto diets.
Is this breakfast bake keto-friendly?
Yes, it is specifically designed for those following a keto diet, containing only 2.5g of carbohydrates per serving.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains 232 calories.
What is the protein content of this dish?
This breakfast bake provides 16g of protein per serving.
How much fat is in each serving?
Each serving contains 16g of fat.
What oven temperature is required?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How long does the bake need to stay in the oven?
It should be baked for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it is puffed up and lightly golden on top.
What kind of sausage should I use?
The recipe calls for 10 ounces of loose sausage, which can be removed from about 2 large links.
How do I prepare the kale for this recipe?
Use 3 cups of tightly packed curly kale, roughly chopped, and wilt it in a skillet with chicken broth or water.
Can I substitute the chicken broth?
Yes, you can use 1/3 cup of water instead of low sodium chicken broth to wilt the kale.
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 8 large eggs.
What type of cheese is best for this bake?
The recipe recommends 3 ounces (about 1 cup) of coarsely grated cheddar cheese.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, it is excellent for meal prep and can be prepared ahead for busy mornings.
Should I serve this warm or cold?
This dish can be enjoyed either warm or at room temperature.
What size baking dish do I need?
A 9-inch deep dish pie plate is recommended.
Do I need to grease the baking dish?
Yes, grease the pie plate generously with unsalted butter before pouring in the mixture.
How do I prepare the cherry tomatoes?
Halve 12 cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 cup) and distribute them across the top of the bake before putting it in the oven.
What herbs are used for seasoning?
The recipe uses the leaves from 4 fresh thyme sprigs.
How do I cook the sausage and onions?
Sauté them in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the sausage is browned.
Is this recipe low carb?
Yes, it is categorized as a low carb dish with only 2.5g of carbs.
What is the purpose of the heavy cream?
Two tablespoons of heavy cream are whisked with the eggs to provide a rich, smooth texture.
How much onion is required?
Use 1/2 of a large onion, which should be roughly chopped to yield about 2 cups.
Can I use salted butter?
The recipe specifically calls for unsalted butter for both greasing and sautéing.
Is this dish suitable for brunch?
Yes, it is an ideal choice for serving at a brunch gathering.
How should I break up the sausage?
Use a wooden spoon to break up the loose sausage into smaller pieces while it cooks in the skillet.
Should I let the bake cool before eating?
Yes, let the dish cool for a few minutes after removing it from the oven before slicing.
What tags describe this recipe?
The recipe is tagged as keto, breakfast, cheesy, sausage, kale, low carb, prep ahead, brunch, and healthy.
Is there any fiber in this recipe?
The provided nutritional data does not list a specific fiber count, but kale is naturally high in fiber.
Does this recipe contain sugar?
The provided nutritional data indicates no significant sugar content.
How do I combine the ingredients?
Whisk eggs and cream, stir in thyme and the cooked sausage/kale mixture, then pour into the dish and top with cheese and tomatoes.