Description
These Savory Keto Breakfast Cookies are a flavorful, low-carb option perfect for a quick morning meal or snack. Packed with sausage, vegetables, cheddar cheese, and almond flour, they combine savory flavors with a convenient cookie form that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 4 oz pork sausage
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (divided: 1/2 cup for dough, 1/2 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork sausage, chopped onions, and green peppers. Cook until the sausage is browned thoroughly and the vegetables become soft. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely in later steps.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Stir these ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients and Combine: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Mix in half the shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 cup). Add this egg and cheese mixture to the dry ingredients and stir well until a sticky dough forms. Finally, fold in the cooled sausage and vegetable mixture until everything is evenly combined.
- Form Cookies: Using a large spoon, scoop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart like cookies. Because the dough is sticky, use the back of the spoon to shape and flatten each cookie slightly.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Baking times can vary based on your oven.
- Cool and Store: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, store in an airtight container or freezer-safe ziplock bag. These cookies can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for longer storage.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the sausage mixture.
- You can swap pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner alternative.
- To make these dairy-free, substitute cheddar cheese with a plant-based cheese and ensure the baking powder is aluminum-free.
- These cookies freeze well; reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Be careful not to overbake, as almond flour bakes faster and can dry out the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: keto breakfast cookies, savory breakfast recipe, low carb breakfast, almond flour cookies, sausage breakfast, keto snacks
