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prep time
5 min
cook time
8 min
ready time
13 min
Best Keto Sausage Bites
There’s nothing wrong with a little pork sausage in the morning, but plain, boring sausage links are depriving you of the full nutrition you need. Instead of cooking the frozen stuff, prepare this Keto breakfast recipe for a healthier start to your day! Each sausage bite is densely packed with protein from the meat and spinach. You’ll feel full without feeling bloated! Suggestions for how to make the sausage bites part of a fuller breakfast are made below. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Simply microwave the bites with a damp paper towel to return moisture to them.
Oil alternatives
Don’t want to fry your sausage bites in vegetable oil? Avocado oil and coconut oil both have high smoke points that can be used for frying as well. If you have it, ghee can also be used. Avoid frying the sausage in butter or olive oil, since the smoking point for these is too low.
What type of pork sausage do I use?
You can find plain, ground pork sausage packages with the other meats in the meat department of your grocery store. You can also use ground breakfast pork sausage, which will more likely be shelved with bacon and other breakfast meats. If you’re really in a pinch, you could even remove the casing from mild Italian sausage.
More to eat for breakfast
Carb Manager has many Keto breakfast recipes you can enjoy with these sausage bites. Scrambled or deviled eggs go well with the sausage. How about a baked egg cup instead? If you want a lighter meal but still get more fat in, eat a fat bomb after you have your sausage bites.
Net Carbs
1.1 g
Fiber
0.4 g
Total Carbs
1.5 g
Protein
18.2 g
Fats
28.6 g
338 cals
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Ingredients
Pork Sausage
6 ounce
Egg
1 large
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
½ cup, shredded
Spinach Raw
1 ounce
Black Pepper
¼ tsp
Spices Garlic Powder
½ tsp
Spices Onion Powder
½ tsp
Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon
Recipe Steps
steps 3
13 min
Step 1
Prepare the sausage mix by breaking up the pork sausage into a bowl. Mix in the egg and cheddar cheese. Rip up the spinach into small pieces with your hands, and thoroughly combine all these ingredients together with the pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder as well.Step 2
Heat a medium to large skillet on high heat with the vegetable oil. Test that the oil is hot enough by dropping in a very small piece of the sausage mix. When the oil is ready, form the sausage mix into small, bite-sized balls (you should get 3 per serving), and place them in the skillet. Use a spatula to press the sausage bites down slightly into the oil.Step 3
Cook the sausage bites for about 3-4 minutes, then flip and finish cooking them through. You may transfer the cooked sausage bites to a paper towel to absorb some of the excess oil before eating. Enjoy the sausage bites after letting them cool for just a couple of minutes.
Comments
UpbeatArugula797589 a year ago
Used ground pork. Chopped green onion vs onion powder. A little Parmesan along with the cheddar. Crushed up pork rinds added crunch & flavor. Served with a dab of Dijon. Very nice.
MarvellousArugula621183 a year ago
I made these this morning using a package of breakfast sausage. I adjusted the amount of egg, spinach, cheese and spices. I cook them all and put the leftovers in a zip lock in the fridge so my family and I can have them again tomorrow morning. I had one with an over easy egg. My hubby had his with 2 over easy eggs and a couple of muffins. He is naturally thin and is only trying to add protein to his meals. I am the one that is trying to lose weight. :)
GrandAuntReeree 4 months ago
My husband is the diabetic playing around with keto and I'm the real ketovore. Men's metabolism ticks me off sometimes. 😏
LizPepper a year ago
These were good! Everyone loved them.
AwesomeMacadamia460509 2 years ago
This was absolutely fantastic & easy to make ! Even the kids loved it
LynB518 2 years ago
Really good. Only problem was telling myself I really couldn’t eat more than 3 or I’d have to pass on something else later. Lol
IncredibleAvocado782917 2 years ago
Excellent recipe for the whole family. I have made these many times using mild Italian sausages (6) and remove from the casings then proceed with recipe. The other thing I have done is used ground pork and added oregano and parsley to make it taste the same. I have change up the spinach with green onion and it is also amazing. This is the easiest recipe and the bites are delicious! It is worth more than a 5...
SpectacularRadish209551 3 years ago
Didn’t expect it but This is actually pretty dang good 😋
cabstoy 3 years ago
One of my favorite recipes!!!
UnbelievableAvocado840565 3 years ago
Pork does not agree with me at times. Can I use turkey or vegan sausage instead? Will it taste just as good?
GrandAuntReeree 4 months ago
Darlin' you can use any meat that suits you. Experiment and enjoy your life! 🤓
MarvellousKetone365275 3 years ago
You should give the name of the sausage
LoriMD 3 years ago
Check the fifth paragraph under ‘about the recipe:’ she gives some names
arejaybee 3 years ago
Easy + quick to make, and really good!
AwesomeRadish331330 3 years ago
I love this recipe. It is simple and taste great
LorrieVZ 3 years ago
Well tasty
MelindaBwk 3 years ago
Delicious. Easy to make ahead for to-go mornings
Tdiaz1219 3 years ago
Tastes really good and easy to make.
IncredibleKale968630 3 years ago
I make this once a month, and make enough for breakfast for the week. I also add a little green pepper. Delicious and perfect for a grab and go breakfast.
NomNomKeto 3 years ago
Way too salty for me, but I think I'll just have to try a different sausage and maybe this will make the recipe work out for me. Or maybe add less sausage to taste the rest of the ingredients a bit more. Also cooking on high WILL BURN them pretty badly so I would do medium next time. 😁 I'll have to try this one again!
FabulousRadish202839 4 months ago
Maybe ground pork vs. sausage & add sausage-like spices to suit your taste? 🙏😎🖖
jebuckingham01d2 3 years ago
YUM!!! Used Italian sausage. Also turkey Italian is out there. How about using this recipe for a stuffed pepper? Yum. How long do you think it would take in the oven to cook through?
josie0695 3 years ago
*Vegetable* oil?!? I thought that was a no-no?
PropitiousMacadamia184903 3 years ago
Did you google that question? There are mixed opinions, of course but there is no scientific evidence that supports that claim. Most recipies call for avacado or coconut oil, so there must be a reason why they chose vegetable oil for this recipe. You can use whatever oil you prefer and I am sure it will still fry close to the way it would with vegetable oul. 😊 https://www.insider.com/seed-oils-arent-worse-than-cigarettes-despite-keto-claim-2020-7?amp