Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Eggs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Perfectly baked eggs with savory sausage and melted cheddar, ideal for a quick keto breakfast. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs eggs, breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 6 eggs
• 4 oz breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 6-cup muffin tin with 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
2. Step 2: Cook 4 oz crumbled breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then set aside to cool.
3. Step 3: Crack 6 eggs into the greased muffin tin. Use a spoon to create a well in the center of each egg. Divide cooled sausage evenly among the wells, then top each with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bake for 15-18 minutes until egg whites are set and cheese is melted, then let cool for 5 minutes before serving.