Carnivore Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Carnivore Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or you can use sausage, ground pork, or ground lamb)
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat sour cream)
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped (or other pork products like sausage, if preferred)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, for a richer taste)
• 1/4 cup beef tallow or butter (for greasing the pan and adding fat)
• Salt and pepper to taste (optional, for seasoning)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan. If you’re using a different meat, like sausage, cook it in the same way.

3. Cook the ground beef (or sausage): In the same skillet, add the ground beef or sausage to the bacon fat. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. If you’re using sausage, you may not need to add extra fat. Once cooked, set it aside.

4. Prepare the casserole dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish (or similar size) with beef tallow, butter, or bacon fat.

5. Make the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream (or sour cream). Add salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or onion powder. You can also mix in shredded cheese if you’re using it.

6. Assemble the casserole: Layer the cooked ground beef or sausage in the bottom of the casserole dish. Then, spread the cooked bacon evenly over the top. Pour the egg mixture over the meat layers, making sure everything is well-covered.

7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden. You can check the center by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean when the casserole is done.

8. Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Optional Variations:

• More cheese: If you enjoy cheese, you can add more shredded cheese to the top before baking for a cheesy crust.
• Other meats: You can switch up the meats to suit your tastes. Try ground lamb, turkey, or different cuts of sausage.
• Add liver or organ meats: If you’re a fan of organ meats and want to make this even more nutrient-dense, you can add some liver or heart finely chopped into the casserole.

This casserole is hearty and packed with protein, making it an excellent breakfast or even a meal prep option for the carnivore diet. Enjoy!