This Keto Frittata recipe is loaded with turkey sausage, bacon, and cheese. It’s a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Frittatas are a great recipe when you are short on time, don’t want to put much time or energy into cooking, or have random leftovers to use up. You can literally throw any meat or vegetable into a frittata and have a delicious meal.
I think of this Keto Frittata with Turkey Sausage and Bacon as more of a breakfast frittata, and other recipes like a Broccoli Cheddar Frittata or an Artichoke Frittata more as brunch or dinner, but really you can have any of them anytime of the day. They are even great for weekly meal prep.
There’s no wrong way or time to enjoy a frittata!
Why This Recipe Works
It’s a quick, easy, one pan meal. You can cook the bacon and sausage in the same pan if not using leftovers. Just be sure to drain the grease before cooking the vegetables.
This savory frittata is a meat lovers dream. It’s made with a combination of turkey sausage and bacon, as well as cheddar cheese, garlic, shallots, and smoked paprika to make it extra flavorful. Using turkey sausage keeps the fat content a bit lower and the frittata is less greasy.
It’s a healthy recipe for those following a low carb or keto diet, as there are only 2 net carbs per slice. It’s also naturally gluten free.
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 turkey sausage patties, cooked and diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
Chef’s Tip: shred cheddar cheese from a block to avoid the added starch in pre-shredded bagged cheese. Freshly grated cheese also melts better without any gritty texture.
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Cook the sausage and bacon, if necessary, and dice. Shred the cheese and mince the shallot and garlic.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Create!
Whisk the eggs, heavy whipping cream, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a deep oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes or until the shallots are softened and beginning to brown.
Add the sausage and bacon and stir to combine, then spread out evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Carefully pour the egg mixture over the top of the meats. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes or just until you can see the frittata starting to set on the edges.
Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake another 12-15 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly. It will set more once it begins cooling.
Present!
Once slightly cooled, cut into 8 slices. Garnish with fresh parsley or scallions, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Shred cheese from a block to avoid the added starch in pre-shredded bagged cheese.
- You can modify this recipe to suite your own tastes. Add additional pre-cooked vegetables like broccoli, peppers, and/or mushrooms, switch up the types of cheese, or swap out the meat for ham or scrapple, if you like.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 4 days.
FAQ’s
Can You Freeze A Frittata?
Yes, you can freeze a frittata for up to 2 months. Allow it to thaw before reheating it in the oven for the best results.
How Do You Know When A Frittata Is Done?
A frittata is done baking when the edges are firm and lightly browned and the center is still slightly jiggly. When cooked properly, a frittata will have a firm edge, but a creamy center.
What’s The Difference Between A Quiche And A Frittata?
A quiche usually has a crust, but not always. It is also is made from a combination of eggs and milk or cream. A frittata doesn’t have a crust and uses very little or no milk or cream.
More Keto Breakfast Recipes
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Keto Frittata with Turkey Sausage and Bacon
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese * shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot * minced
- 2 cloves garlic * minced
- 4 patties turkey sausage * cooked and diced
- 4 slices bacon * cooked and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk the eggs, heavy whipping cream, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a deep oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes or until the shallots are softened and beginning to brown.
- Add the sausage and bacon and stir to combine, then spread out evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the top of the meats. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes or just until you can see the frittata starting to set on the edges.
- Transfer the frittata to the oven and bake another 12-15 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly. It will set more once it begins cooling.
- Once slightly cooled, cut into 8 slices. Garnish with fresh parsley or scallions, if desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Shred cheese from a block to avoid the added starch in pre-shredded bagged cheese.
- You can modify this recipe to suite your own tastes. Add additional pre-cooked vegetables like broccoli, peppers, and/or mushrooms, switch up the types of cheese, or swap out the meat for ham or scrapple, if you like.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 4 days.
