Cauliflower and Sausage Breakfast Bake

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A savory, protein-packed keto bake featuring ground sausage and bell peppers baked with cauliflower for a hearty morning meal. This american-inspired breakfast (keto) ready in about 40 minutes combines ground sausage, medium, diced bell peppers, diced onion into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz ground sausage
• 1 medium, diced bell peppers
• 1/4 cup, diced onion
• 2 cups, riced cauliflower
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• pinch salt
• dash black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add diced bell peppers and onion, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Combine cooked sausage, bell pepper mixture, riced cauliflower, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Transfer to a greased baking dish and press down evenly. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and edges are crisp.