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Denver Breakfast Casserole (Keto, Low-Carb, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

This Denver breakfast casserole makes an easy breakfast, when made ahead of time. This taste of Denver is not only quick, but a healthy alternative to muffins or bagels.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 day 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 319.1 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9 x 11 Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Rutabaga, peeled & cubed
  • 4 Tbsp Butter, divided
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder, or to taste, divided
  • 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, or to taste, divided
  • 1 Pound Ham, cubed
  • 1 Green Pepper, diced
  • 8 Ounces Mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ Cup Shredded Mexican Cheese, divided
  • 12 Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place rutabaga in baking dish. Sprinkle with a ½ teaspoon each of salt and garlic powder and top with 2 Tbsp of butter. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet. Saute green pepper, onion, mushroom and garlic until vegetables are soft and onion is translucent.
  • Add the ham cubes to the skillet and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with more salt and garlic powder, to taste, if needed.
  • Add the ham and vegetable mix to the cooked rutabaga in the baking dish. Top with ½ of the shredded cheese; set aside.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
  • In mixing bowl, combine eggs, cream, salt and garlic powder to taste; whisk well. Pour egg mixture over ham and vegetable mixture in baking dish. Mix well to combine in the baking dish.
  • Place casserole in oven and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove casserole from oven. Sprinkle with remaining ½ of the shredded cheese.
  • Place the casserole back in the oven for 20 minutes, or until casserole is set and cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (by Sparkpeople.com)
12 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories                                 319.1
  • Total Fat                                 24.4 g
  • Saturated Fat                          12.8 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat              1.8 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat           5.8 g
  • Cholesterol                          259.7 mg
  • Sodium                                 726.9 mg
  • Potassium                            387.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate                7.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber                            1.3 g
  • Sugars                                        3.2 g
  • Protein                                     17.7 g
 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.