This paleo breakfast casserole is so packed with flavorful ingredients that no one will notice it’s dairy free and Whole30 compliant. It’s great to make ahead and reheat on busy mornings, too!
Looking for more delicious paleo recipes? Check out my cookbook, Paleo Planet!
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Paleo Breakfast Casserole with Bacon, Sausage, Sweet Potato, and Kale
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 283 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 229mg Sodium: 431mg Carbohydrates: 16g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 4g Protein: 22g
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Marie Fero says
December 8, 2018 at 3:54 pmHi Becky!
I’d like to try this for Christmas. Can I substitute spinach for kale, and will almond milk be ok?
Thanks!
Becky says
December 10, 2018 at 10:17 amHi Marie! You can definitely use unsweetened almond milk. I prefer kale to spinach because it is drier, but spinach should work, too! Hope you enjoy.
Carol J. says
November 6, 2018 at 9:59 amLove this recipe! We have it for dinner. My husband is a type-2 diabetic and with recipes such as this, he has lost over 30 lbs., his AIC numbers are perfect and he may be able to go off insulin soon. This dish is so flavorful and filling. Thanks, Rebecca!
Becky says
November 7, 2018 at 12:45 pmYay, I’m so happy you and your husband are enjoying this recipe! 🙂 Glad to hear he is doing so well!
Lisa says
April 9, 2018 at 10:44 amLovely recipe for when I have guests visit. I am lazy, I grind my kale if I don’t have the baby leaves-I find them a bit tough in larger pieces. Thank you, friends and I have more time to play. I also use the skillet in the oven option. I like both ways, just also lazy about dishes.
Becky says
April 9, 2018 at 10:49 amGlad you like it! Great modifications for days when we’re feeling a little lazy! 🙂
Breanna says
August 21, 2017 at 1:17 pmHello, what type of sweet potato have you used? They appear to be white from the photos (Hannah variety).
If I double the recipe (party of 8), do you think it will all fit in one 9×13 pan and take twice as long to cook?
I’m planning to substitute the kale with diced artichoke hearts and mushrooms, and use maple bacon. Sounds great!
Becky says
August 22, 2017 at 4:20 pmHi Breanna! Yes, I used Hannah yams :). Any kind works, though! I’ve also made this with orange ones.
I doubt a double recipe would fit in a 9×13 pan because I think it would be too tall. I would recommend two 9×13 pans, or perhaps one 9×13 and one 8×8. The casserole puffs up some as it cooks and I wouldn’t want it to overflow in your oven!
Those substitutions sound delicious!
Maria Córdova says
April 5, 2017 at 11:31 amI’ve been taking care of my weight and health for around a year now, always loooking for easy to find ingredients. I just did this recipe this morning! It was great, easy, healthy and delicious. Thanks
Becky says
April 8, 2017 at 9:50 amSo glad you liked it, Maria! Thanks for commenting! 🙂
Nova at Happily Ever Hauser says
March 23, 2017 at 4:25 pmHi Becky! I’m currently on my first Whole 30 journey and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I’ve featured your recipe on my latest blog post at happilyeverhauser.com
Becky says
March 25, 2017 at 5:44 pmThanks so much for the feature! Great roundup!
Luke says
February 5, 2017 at 4:06 pmDo you know the nutritional facts carbs, fat, protein on this dish
Becky says
February 6, 2017 at 7:57 amHi Luke, No, I don’t calculate nutritional info for my recipes. I suggest you plug the ingredients into a free online calculator if you need that data. Here’s an example: https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
Michelle Lee says
November 11, 2016 at 3:08 amWhere do you find sugar free bacon? And also that has not been processed. And what would be a good organic healthy sausage?
Becky says
November 12, 2016 at 10:04 amHi Michelle! I get sugar-free bacon from ButcherBox (that’s my affiliate link). US Wellness Meats also has it, and some Whole Foods stores carry Wellshire Farms sugar-free bacon. Bacon by definition has been processed, but these ones are minimally processed. For sugar-free sausage I like Applegate Farms and Wellshire Farms–check the ingredients because some of their flavors may contain sugar, but I’ve found several that don’t.
Dawn says
November 8, 2016 at 5:10 pmCan it be frozen?
Becky says
November 8, 2016 at 5:31 pmHi Dawn, I haven’t tried freezing it, but I think it would work. When I googled “freeze breakfast casserole” it looked like several recipes were recommending freezing the casserole unbaked, then defrosting overnight in the fridge and baking as usual.
Dawn says
November 8, 2016 at 5:35 pmThanks very much
Hannah Campbell says
June 21, 2016 at 11:15 amHey, Becky!
I just wanted to let you know that I’ve included this recipe in my roundup of 150 Paleo breakfast recipes (including egg-free, AIP-friendly, and low-FODMAP options).
Check it out!
http://www.wholefoodwholeyou.com/150-delicious-paleo-breakfast-recipes/
Thanks for providing such beautiful recipes for our community. If you feel inclined to share the post with your audience, I would so appreciate the exposure!
Becky says
June 24, 2016 at 7:59 pmThank you so much for including me! 🙂
Justine says
May 24, 2016 at 10:25 pmLocated this recipe after work already had prebaked sweet potato & variation of the ingredients! Absolutely delicious, instead of milk i used almond milk. I used hot italian sausage & with all those spices in the meat skipped the cumin & coriander I also decided to make it fritatta style right in the iron skillet, so after adding the eggs popped the whole pan in oven. 1/4 of the round was filling enough! Look forward to seeing how long it keeps me satiated in the morning!
Thanks so much. Look forward to exploring more of your blog!
Becky says
May 25, 2016 at 6:44 amI’m so glad you liked it, Justine! Bet it was great frittata-style with spicy sausage :).
Angela Mesquita says
September 23, 2015 at 7:57 pmHummm…easy and tasty!
Becky says
September 12, 2016 at 10:24 pmThanks, Angela!
AmandaPaa says
June 30, 2015 at 6:25 pmWhat a fun thing to do with other bloggers! I love digging into other's archives, there are always recipes that catch my eye that I never would have found. Plus always a good way to get out of a cooking rut. This casserole is packed with all of my favorites too 🙂 pinned!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 30, 2015 at 7:23 pmThanks, Amanda! It IS really fun to comb through someone's archives 🙂
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
June 29, 2015 at 4:32 pmGreat breakfast casserole recipe. I have to give this a try!
Great pick!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 29, 2015 at 5:20 pmThanks, Nicole! Hope you like it 🙂
Sara Tasker says
June 25, 2015 at 3:56 pmThis looks bloody gorgeous! I would have serious trouble waiting til breakfast time to eat it…
Rebecca Winkler says
June 27, 2015 at 2:16 pmThanks, Sara! It is great for lunch or dinner, too. 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
June 24, 2015 at 12:17 pmThis is, welll, LIFE in breakfast form! I mean, bacon, sausage and KALE? Sign me up! My hubs just recently went dairy free, so making this is gonna get some major wife points! Pinned!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 27, 2015 at 2:15 pmThanks so much, Taylor! I bet you and your husband will love it!!
Sue Lau says
June 23, 2015 at 6:48 pmWe love quiche for breakfast and brunch so this casserole is sure to be a winner!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 23, 2015 at 8:15 pmThanks, Sue!
withoutadornment says
June 23, 2015 at 5:17 amYummy! This breakfast casserole looks amazing! I love how you modified it to use things you had on hand!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 23, 2015 at 8:15 pmThanks so much!
Melissa @ Fried Ice and Donut Holes says
June 22, 2015 at 8:40 pmWhat a perfect weekend breakfast. Good luck with your Whole30!! That is something I might try this summer. I've heard great things… 🙂
Rebecca Winkler says
June 23, 2015 at 8:12 pmThanks, Melissa! The Whole30 is a great (but difficult) program. Hope you stop back by if you decide to do one–I have a bunch of Whole30-compliant recipes in my index and more coming soon 🙂
Julia says
June 22, 2015 at 5:01 pmI love it when healthy recipes shock you right out of your boots and give the less-healthy version run for its money. This bk casserole looks faaaabulous! I want a huge hunk of it for second breakfast right now!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 5:10 pmThanks, Julia! Speaking of second breakfast, it IS about that time…(wanders off to kitchen)
nicole says
June 22, 2015 at 4:43 pmI wonder if this would freeze well? We're a family of 2.
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 5:10 pmHi Nicole! I've never frozen anything like this, but we're also a family of 2 and we polished it off within a few days 🙂
Lauren Everson says
June 22, 2015 at 3:48 pmMy family would devour this during our next holiday gathering!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 5:09 pmYes, definitely! 🙂
Lynn Huntley says
June 22, 2015 at 2:12 pmHappy Reveal Day! My family loves breakfast casseroles and they are perfect for overnight guests. Lynn
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 3:35 pmThanks, Lynn! They are great for guests 🙂 Happy reveal day to you, too!
Erin says
June 22, 2015 at 1:21 pmWhat an awesome breakfast casserole! It's been too long since I've made one and this just jumped up the list.
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 3:34 pmThanks, Erin! This is a great one 🙂
Rebekah Hills says
June 22, 2015 at 1:17 pmOh.my.yumm!! That looks FANTASTIC!!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 3:34 pmThanks, Rebekah!
Emily says
June 22, 2015 at 12:37 pmI don't know why I don't make breakfast casseroles. They look so easy and delicious. I am hoping to do a Whole30 soon. Pinning this for when the time comes. Happy Reveal Day!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 12:58 pmThanks, Emily! The Whole30 is a great experience, although tough–hope you stop back by when you start. I have a bunch of Whole30 recipes in the archives and more to come! Happy reveal day to you, too 🙂
Wendy Klik says
June 22, 2015 at 11:45 amThis sounds delicious to me. I could even omit the meat and enjoy it for a Meatless Monday meal.
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 12:57 pmThanks, Wendy! You definitely could–maybe with some salt and smoked paprika or other spices, since this mostly gets seasoned by the bacon & sausage 🙂
SallyBR says
June 22, 2015 at 11:37 amOh, my, I love this, with or without qualifier because I have a big bottle of nutritional yeast (bought for curiosity) and I've been assembling recipes that use it.
this goes to my Pinterest board without blinking!
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 12:56 pmMe too, Sally–but I think if I keep making this I'll be able to use up the bottle happily 🙂 Thanks so much!
Couscous & Consciousness says
June 22, 2015 at 8:59 amI love Susan's blog too, and you made a really great choice. I have all the ingredients for this on hand too, so this might just happen one night this week.
Becky I truly loved being assigned to your blog this month and spending a bit of time looking through your recipes – there are so many that I have bookmarked that I want to try as the seasons roll around, and my chosen recipe – the Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream – was an absolute winner.
xo
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 12:55 pmThank you, Sue!! Loved your version of the ice cream and hope you do give this casserole a try 🙂
Karen Kerr says
June 22, 2015 at 4:27 amLooks bright and tasty! Fun that bacon can be on a special diet.
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 12:54 pmThanks, Karen! Yes, that's one of the perks of paleo :). Your comment did remind me to add a note about the bacon in the post, since the Whole30 only allows sugar-free bacon. Luckily it tastes pretty much the same!
Susan says
June 22, 2015 at 4:09 amYay I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Love the additions of sausage and kale, and calling it a breakfast casserole is brilliant. Thanks for visiting me this month 🙂
Rebecca Winkler says
June 22, 2015 at 12:52 pmThank you, Susan–I had a great time browsing your recipes! Happy reveal day 🙂