8 Low Carb Christmas Breakfast Recipes
Eight low carb Christmas breakfast recipes, from overnight egg casseroles to a crustless quiche, each with 16 g or more protein and under 10 g net carbs per serving.
These low carb Christmas breakfast recipes are built for a slow holiday morning: egg casseroles you can put together the night before, a crustless quiche, a skillet frittata, and a few quick ones for the people who wake up first. Every recipe here has 16 g or more protein and under 10 g net carbs per serving, and none of them leans on bread, hash browns or pancakes to fill the pan. Three of the casseroles make 8 servings, so one pan covers a full table. Pick one bake for the oven and one quick dish for early risers, and Christmas morning stays calm.
Each one is a savory egg dish that works for a holiday breakfast or brunch, and I recalculated every recipe from its ingredient list with USDA data before it made the list. The numbers under each recipe are per serving, from the recipe card. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber.
High Protein Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
A dozen eggs whisked with cottage cheese, homemade beef breakfast sausage seasoned with sage and thyme, spinach, red pepper and sharp cheddar. It makes 8 servings, and you can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning.
37g protein · 5g net carbs · 446 calories per serving
Easy Veggie Waffle Omelette
Egg whites, turkey sausage, bell pepper, onion and reduced-fat cheddar, cooked in a waffle iron for 3 to 5 minutes until set and golden. The recipe makes 2 servings in about 15 minutes, so it is a fast plate for the first ones up.
35g protein · 7g net carbs · 270 calories per serving
Low Carb Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Shredded zucchini takes the place of bread under Italian turkey sausage, spinach, roasted red peppers, eggs, mozzarella and Parmesan. It cuts into 8 squares, and the card shows how to assemble it up to 24 hours ahead.
29g protein · 9g net carbs · 365 calories per serving
Easy Egg Jars Recipe
Jars layered with cooked turkey sausage, peppers, onion, broccoli, mushrooms and cheddar, kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add 2 eggs to a jar, stir and microwave about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until set.
26g protein · 3g net carbs · 274 calories per serving
Crustless Asparagus and Tomato Quiche
Asparagus, cherry tomatoes and green onions baked in a 9-inch pie pan with eggs, egg whites, skim milk, thyme and reduced-fat cheddar. No crust, 30 to 35 minutes in the oven, and it slices into 4 wedges.
18g protein · 8g net carbs · 188 calories per serving
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs: Amazing Protein-Packed Breakfast Bliss
Eggs whisked with cottage cheese and Parmesan, then baked with bell pepper, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and chives. Bake it in a 9×9 dish for 20 to 25 minutes, or in a muffin tin for single portions.
18g protein · 9g net carbs · 225 calories per serving
Sausage and Pepper Crack Breakfast Casserole
Eggs, milk and cheddar baked over sauteed peppers and onions with crumbled beef sausage or turkey bacon. It bakes in a 9×13 dish in 30 to 35 minutes and makes 8 servings.
16g protein · 5g net carbs · 272 calories per serving
Easy Summer Squash Frittata Recipe
Thin slices of summer squash, 8 eggs, Gruyere, milk and green onions, started on the stove and finished in the oven in a 10-inch skillet. It makes 6 wedges and is good warm or at room temperature on a brunch table.
16g protein · 6g net carbs · 215 calories per serving
Bake one of the casseroles on Christmas Eve night, and set out the egg jars or the waffle omelette for anyone who can’t wait. The macros for every recipe are on its card if you want to check them.
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