These delicious low carb sausage & cheese muffins make the perfect snack, breakfast or even appetizer. Easy to make and taste like a sausage and cheese pizza and only 1g net carbs per muffin.
You might also like these low carb savory breakfast cookies.
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I made these low carb sausage & cheese muffins awhile ago but I forgot to post it! I had hoped to freeze them and eat a couple for a snack or something but my husband and I ate the whole thing! They were super filling so I don’t suggest that you do that, but I wanted to point out that they were really tasty. They are great for a grab and go low carb breakfast, snack or even as an appetizer.
This recipe was an adaptation of Lynn Terry’s recipe on TravelingLowCarb.com. She has lots of great ideas for low carb living and even has a 90 Day Low Carb Challenge Facebook group if you are interested. The Facebook group has some very inspiring member testimonials so check both places out if you get a chance.
Sausage & Cheese Muffins ingredients
The ingredient for these savory mini muffins is almond flour, eggs, cheeses, spices, garlic, butter and Italian sausage. I only used 1 Italian sausage link in this whole recipe.
For almond flour I really like Honeyville because they use blanched almonds to make a finer flour. But I’ve also used Blue Diamond too. Both can be found on Amazon and sometimes Costco.
Low Carb Cheese Muffins Recipe
This is very simple. You start by taking the casing off of the Italian sausage and place in a bowl. Try to break it up as much as you can. then add in all the other ingredients and mix well. It should look like the photo above.
Next roll them into balls and place in a sprayed mini muffin pan. I got 20 mini muffins out of this recipe. Next bake them in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes.
How to store them
If you are not going to eat them all at once, try freezing them. I put them in a baggie and place them in the freezer. Just reheat them in the microwave for a minute or so.
If you are going to eat them within a day or so, make sure the store them in the refrigerator. They can keep in there for a few days.
So next time you want a low carb snack or even if you want to take an appetizer to a holiday party and still stick to your low carb diet, this is the one to make. There is only 1 net carb in each muffin and believe me they are filling. Enjoy! Nutrition per muffin:
78 cals / 6.6g fat / 1.6g carbs / 0.6g fiber / 3.9g protein = 1g net carbs
Mini Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Italian sausage link, castling removed
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Mix everything in a large bowl. Make sure to take off the casing on the sausage and break up into small pieces. It's easier to mix with your hands though messy.
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Spray a small muffin tin with cooking spray.
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Divide your mixture into as many small muffins as you like. I made 20 muffins with this batch. They are small but dense so don't let the small size fool you.
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Bake for 10 minutes and take out of oven.
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Eat immediately or let cool a bit and freeze for an easy low carb snack.
Barb Klabunde
I was wondering if these could be made with coconut flour…my husband is on a low oxalate diet and that is the only flour I can use. His diet excludes all nuts, corn and most other things we normally eat. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Denise
Hi Barb,
Yes you can use coconut flour but it acts differently than the almond. According to this website you would want to use only 1/4 cup of coconut flour and add an extra egg. I have not done this but I think it would work. Check out this website to read more. Good luck!! https://www.dummies.com/food-drink/special-diets/paleo-diet/substituting-coconut-flour-for-almond-flour/
Jagruti Dhanecha
I can see why they just vanished into thin air! Love low carb recipes and this one gluten free too. It’s a keeper!
lauren
Hard to believe there’s only 1 gram of carbs in a serving! These are such a great way to start the day with the combination of sausage and cheese. I love that they’re easily made in a mini muffin tin for the perfect bite sized shape.
Karyl Henry
I love that you make these as little mini muffins! That way you can eat more of them LOL 🙂 These would be perfect for weekend brunch.
Charity
We don’t eat low carb but we have all of these ingredients (and love them). Looks like a great addition to a brunch menu! Will give it a try. Thanks!
Linda
I can see why these muffins were gone so quickly. They look amazing and freeze well. And of course, love everything that’s low carb!
Patti
These muffins sound dangerous since you ate them all , but I love the idea of a delicious low carb, grab and go, breakfast. Italian sausage takes the flavor to a new level. I really appreciate that you used easy to find ingredients–even my local grocery has almond flour.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
I don’t blame you and your husband for eating them all! They look super delicious!
Do you think it would be good to keep in the freezer? If so, for how long?
Marisa F. Stewart
Those mini-muffins are adorable. I really prefer savory for breakfast or a snack and these would be ideal. So many times I’m out and about and it goes past lunchtime. These low carb sausage cheese muffins would make my tummy super happy until mealtime. I’m pinning!!
Heather
I’ve been trying to watch those carbs and as a teacher I am always in need some quick breakfasts…this is great!! Thanks 🙂
Nicoletta
Great as a grab and go breakfast/snack and perfect also as a party appetizer! They look so tasty!
Analida Braeger
These are so simple to make and the BEST if youre on a small bike ride or just a little hike 🙂 The perfect pick me up energy snack !
Lois Christensen
What a cute little bit of deliciousness! They’d be perfect as an appetizer too!
Arlene Mobley
I need a bunch of these in the freezer for breakfast!
Veena Azmanov
This is too delicious. I love cheesy recipes any day.
Jolina
Oh we’d definitely eat the whole lot of them too! Perfect bite sizes. It’s great that they freeze well. Such a great low carb snack option.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks. for posting this low carb muffin recipe. Believe it or not, I (very spontaneously) started a keto plan today, thinking I would try it for a wish me luck and I look forward to incorporating these muffins!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I could make a meal out of these little things. Just give me a side salad and a glass of wine and call it dinner. They sound delicious.
Kelly
I always love good low carb recipes! Can’t wait to try them! Thanks so much!
Denise
Thanks for stopping by Kelly!
Christie
These look like perfect nibbles for New Years!
Denise
Thanks Christie. Unfortunately my hubby and I ate them all but I will make them again to have as a snack.
Analida's Ethnic Spoon
I’d love these as an appetizer with a nice glass of wine! Pinned!
Denise
Great idea Analida!
Faye Wilkerson
A great low carb recipe
Denise
Thanks Faye!