Hearty Breakfast Casserole: Protein-Packed for the Carnivore Diet
By Lucas Morgan
Start your day with a rich and creamy breakfast casserole that aligns perfectly with the carnivore diet. Loaded with protein from ground sausage, beef, and cheese, it's ideal for meal prep or a stress-free morning. Whether you're feeding a family or enjoying a solo brunch, this dish promises to keep you satisfied and energized. It's an effortless and fulfilling option that embraces nutrient-dense, animal-based ingredients.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon salted butter (for greasing)
- •1 teaspoon bacon grease (or beef tallow for cooking)
- •1 pound bulk sausage (any type)
- •1 pound ground beef
- •2.5 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- •12 large eggs
- •1 block cream cheese (8-ounce)
- •1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with salted butter.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon grease or tallow.
- 3
Add the ground sausage and ground beef, breaking the meat into small pieces as it browns.
- 4
Cook until fully done, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well.
- 6
Drain the excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon behind for flavor.
