These delicious mini keto sausage muffins make the perfect snack, breakfast or even appetizer. Easy to make and they taste like a savory sausage and cheese pizza in muffin form. They freeze well and are great for keto meal prep on a keto diet. One mini muffin has just only 0.8 grams net carbs and 4.3 grams protein!.
You might also like these low carb savory breakfast cookies.
I made these mini keto sausage muffins along time ago and recently remembered them and thought they might make a good keto snack to have in the freezer. Also I wanted to update this post and I remembered we really liked them.
So now I remember why we liked them so much. They are really easy to make and great for meal planning when on a low carb diet. But while they are mini muffins, they are really filling. They are filled with Italian seasonings and Italian sausage and have the flavor of a sausage and cheese pizza!
And while I originally intended these to be a quick keto friendly breakfast or even a keto snack, they would be great as an appetizer too. You could roll them into balls and maybe even serve with some marinara sauce! All in all it’s a very versatile recipe using basic ingredients that I think you will love.
This recipe was an adaptation of a recipe from Traveling Low Carb which I don’t think is around anymore but she does have a great Facebook group for a 90 Day Low Carb Challenge if you are interested.
Recipe ingredients I used and substitutions.
The simple ingredients that I used for these breakfast muffins were almond flour, eggs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, oregano, fresh garlic, butter and Italian sausage. I didn’t add any salt or black pepper because there are quite a few spices in the sausage.
Almond Flour
I only use blanched almond flour and you can get it everywhere. I often buy it from Aldi but today I just had the finely sifted almond flour. While I haven’t tried it, you could also use almond meal. These are a very simple muffin so the texture won’t be effected much.
Italian Sausage
I only use 1 link of Italian sausage in this whole recipe. You can use either sweet or hot flavors depending on your tastes. I used the Italian flavor because I wanted more of those flavors in my muffins. And if you want a bit more heat you can add hot pepper flakes.
Note I used raw sausage and not cooked sausage. If you have leftover cooked sausage you could probably use it though since you don’t bake these very long.
Italian Seasoning, Oregano and Fresh Garlic
Again I wanted those Italian flavors and that is when I used these seasonings. You could also substitute dried basil or thyme for the oregano if you want. I like the flavor of fresh garlic so I would not substitute with garlic powder but if you have no other choice you can. You would use ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder for every clove of fresh garlic.
Grated Parmesan and Shredded Cheddar Cheese
I like the parmesan in this recipe to add flavor and to act as a flour of sorts. The cheddar is used for its melting and flavor attributes. You can substitute with other types of cheese mozzarella, Monterey Jack, pepper jack or other shredded cheese for the cheddar but I would keep the grated parmesan cheese.
Other ideas to change up this recipe is to add cooked veggies like onions, bell pepper, spinach, green onions, fresh herbs, mushrooms, etc.. Just make sure to cook them first and finely dice them so they can fit in the small muffins.
You could also use other types of sausage like regular breakfast sausage you find in roll, flavored pork sausage, ham or even bacon but I would use cooked bacon and not raw.
How to make these mini keto sausage muffins.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Get out a mini muffin tin pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: Get out a medium bowl and add the eggs. Beat them then add the almond flour, crushed garlic, spices, parmesan and half of the cheddar. Mix together well.
Step 3: Take the casing off one of the sausage links and break it up in to little pieces. Mix together with the batter. Lastly pour in the melted butter and mix well to combine.
Step 4: Using about a heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture, roll into small ball that fit the muffin cups. When you have them all in there, press down just a bit so they fill up the tin. Then sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese on top. I got about 20 mini muffins out of this batch.
Step 5: Place the mini muffin tin into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes. When they start to turn golden brown they should be done. Take out and let cool before eating. Note baking time may vary.
Store leftover keto muffins in an airtight container. I like to freeze these for a quick keto snack or a low carb breakfast in the morning. Just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so until heated through. Please scroll down for the printable recipe card.
Make sure the store these keto muffins in the refrigerator or the freezer. They can keep in the refrigerator for a few days.
More keto breakfast ideas you might like.
I think a low carb diet has some of the best breakfast recipes. And you can even eat these delicious recipes for snacks, lunches and even dinner. Here are all of my low carb breakfast recipes and a few of my favorite breakfast options listed below.
- keto biscuits and sausage gravy to go with them
- low carb banana bread protein granola
- keto peanut butter, chocolate, pumpkin, cherry and berry whipped cottage cheese
- keto jalapeno cheddar waffles or blueberry waffles
- low carb caprese omelet
So next time you want a quick breakfast, low carb snack or even an appetizer for a party but want to stick to your low carb diet, the keto sausage muffins are a great option. They are very filling and great to grab and go for busy mornings Enjoy!
The nutritional information for 1 mini breakfast muffin is 84 cals / 7g fat / 1.4g carbs / 0.6g fiber / 4.3g protein = 0.8g net carbs
These with my friend Zuzana’s keto sausage gravy!
Mini Keto Sausage Muffins Recipe
These delicious keto sausage muffins make the perfect quick snack, breakfast or even appetizer. Easy to make and taste like a sausage and cheese pizza! Make a double batch of these sausage breakfast muffins and freeze for busy weekday mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Italian sausage link, castling removed
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Get out a medium bowl and add the eggs. Beat them then add oregano, Italian seasoning, ½ cup of cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and almond flour. Mix well.
- Next take off the casing from the sausage link and break up into small pieces. Mix with the almond mixture then add the melted butter. Mix one more time to combine all the ingredients.
- Divide the sausage mixture into as many small muffins as you like. I made 20 muffins with this batch and each one was about a tablespoon in quantity. You can roll them into balls and place in the tin, then press down slightly to make sure the fill the cavaties of the pan. Lastly sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of cheddar cheese on top of them.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted on top.
- Eat immediately or store in an air-tight container. You can also let them cool a bit and freeze for an easy low carb snack. They are small but dense so don't let the small size fool you. They are very filling.
Notes
The nutritional information for 1 mini breakfast muffin is 84 cals / 7g fat / 1.4g carbs / 0.6g fiber / 4.3g protein = 0.8g net carbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1 muffinAmount Per Serving: Calories: 84Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Christie Seagraves
can you use regular sausage instead if what you listed?
Denise
Hi Christie, you can use any kind of sausage you want but you don’t want it to have the casings on because you need to incorporate it in the “dough”so to speak. Hope you like them!
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!