Frosty Morning Keto Skillet (Printable)

Low-carb skillet featuring eggs, sausage, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese for a hearty breakfast.

# List of ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 2 breakfast sausage links (sugar-free), sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup baby spinach, chopped
04 - 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
05 - 1/4 medium red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/4 small red onion, diced

→ Dairy

07 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
08 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Seasonings

10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter and allow it to melt completely.
02 - Add the sliced sausage to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
03 - Incorporate the diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and bell pepper; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Add chopped spinach and continue cooking for 1 minute until wilted.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the skillet contents. Reduce heat to low and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until eggs begin to set.
07 - Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cheese has melted and eggs are fully set.
08 - Serve the skillet hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or avocado slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The blend of sausage and fresh veggies creates a flavor that feels like a cozy secret between friends
  • Quick to prepare but filling enough to keep you going till lunch
02 -
  • Don't rush the egg cooking; low and slow ensures creamy texture instead of rubbery eggs
  • Adding heavy cream to the eggs changed everything, making this skillet feel indulgent yet keto-friendly
03 -
  • Using a nonstick skillet makes cleanup and cooking easier, especially with the creamy egg base
  • Covering the skillet while the cheese melts traps heat perfectly for even cooking

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