🌶️ Mexican Breakfast Casserole, A High Protein, Low Carb Breakfast Staple
🌶️ Mexican Breakfast Casserole
If you're anything like me, you're always looking for meals that are simple, satisfying, and actually keep you full for hours. Enter: this Mexican Breakfast Casserole - a flavor packed dish that checks all the boxes. High in protein, low in carbs, and super easy to throw together, it's the kind of recipe that makes healthy eating feel like a celebration (not a chore).
🛒 Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 can diced tomatoes or Rotel (drained)
Taco seasoning (I love the clean ingredients in Siete)
Salt & pepper to taste
7 eggs
½ cup heavy cream
Shredded Mexican cheese blend
Green onion (optional)
Sour cream (optional, but highly recommended)
👩🍳 How to Make It:
Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add taco seasoning and a little water per packet instructions. Let it simmer and soak up that flavor.
In a bowl, whisk 7 eggs with ½ cup heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
In a greased casserole dish, layer the cooked beef on the bottom.
Drain your canned tomatoes or Rotel and spread it over the beef.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
Sprinkle with Mexican cheese (don’t be shy).
Bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
Top with green onions and sour cream if you’d like. Slice it up and serve!
💪 Why I Love It:
This is one of those meals that actually works with your body. It’s loaded with high-quality protein and healthy fats, so you stay energized and satisfied all morning long - no energy rollercoaster, no mid-morning crash.
I love making this ahead for busy weeks - it reheats beautifully and honestly tastes even better the next day.
🥑 Make it Your Own:
You can easily tweak this! Swap ground beef for turkey, chorizo, or breakfast sausage, use cheddar or pepper jack, or toss in some sautéed bell peppers or onions. The foundation is solid - the rest is flexible.
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Let me know if you try it! 💛
Amanda (aka Keto Canary)
🎥 Cooking Video
