Low-carb Ground Sausage Recipes (Our 12 Flavorful Dishes)

The “Low-carb Ground Sausage Recipes Overview & Nutritional Highlights” table below offers a detailed snapshot of each dish’s primary ingredients and its nutritional benefits. We design to give you a quick understanding of the flavors and health advantages associated with each low-carb ground sausage recipe.

Low-carb Ground Sausage Recipes Overview & Nutritional Highlights Table

Recipe Name	Highlight	Calories & Net Carbs
Sausage Breakfast Casserole	Meaty & Cheesy	389 cal, 2.3g net carbs
Sausage Breakfast Cups	Muffin Shape	265 cal, 1.1g net carbs
Deconstructed Pizza Casserole	Pizza Alternative	289 cal, 4g net carbs
Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese	Cream Cheese Filling	313 cal, 4g net carbs
Sausage and Blue Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms	Tangy Taste	109 cal, 1.6g net carbs
Butter-fried Cabbage with Ground Sausage	Quick & Easy	315 cal, 5g net carbs
Italian Sausage Zucchini Skillet	One-pan Dish	426 cal, 3g net carbs
Egg Roll in a Bowl	Deconstructed	355 cal, 3g net carbs
Keto Sausage Lasagna	No-noodle	568 cal, 8g net carbs
Sausage Goulash	Warm & Comforting	273 cal, 0g net carbs
Stuffed Pepper Soup	Tangy & Salty	317 cal, 6.7g net carbs
Sausage and Kale Soup	One-pot Meal	497 cal, 3g net carbs

What do you call a sausage made from a dinosaur?

Jurassic pork!!

(we’re funny, we know)

But what do you call the most versatile sausage?

It’s ground sausage!

(and this one’s not a joke)

Just imagine you can add ground sausage to just about all dishes.

You can mix it in casseroles, skillets, and soups. It would also be a fantastic filling for lettuce wraps and tacos (using low-carb tortilla wraps, of course).

Or you can bake it as is with some vegetables for a quick and easy meal.

But here’s what we love most: it’s more flavorful than your usual ground meat.

The best part is you can choose whichever flavor you want: spicy, sweet, or spicy and sweet!

With that said, we’d like to share our favorite low-carb recipes with ground sausage so you can make the most out of this beautiful protein. 

12 Low-carb Ground Sausage Recipes

Here are some of the low-carb recipes that can make your ground sausage come to life:

1. Sausage Breakfast Casserole– A Low-Carb Way to Start the Day

Let’s start the list with one of our favorite low-carb breakfast meals, and it’s no other than this sausage breakfast casserole.

We love making this in the morning because it’s:

• Meaty, cheesy, and packed with protein that will stabilize your blood sugar levels and make you feel full for longer. (*)
• quick to make, which is perfect for the morning rush.
• Perfect for meal prepping, so you can save time in the morning.
• Easy to customize by choosing different toppings, fillings, and flavors to suit your preference. 

Do we need to say more?

Per serving: 389 calories, 30.1g fats, 24.2g protein, and 2.3g net carbs.

Learn more: https://www.ketofocus.com

2. Sausage Breakfast Cups– The Ultimate On-the-go Breakfast

Yep, we have another ground sausage breakfast recipe. The difference is this one delivers the same fluffy texture and cheesy and meaty flavor as the breakfast casserole but in a cup form!

It’s like a low-carb muffin made from sausage, cheese, and eggs instead of flour. Thanks to its convenient muffin shape, you can eat it anywhere, anytime, all the time!

The bonus point is it contains heavy cream, which delivers a rich and creamy texture to the eggs. But more than that, it’s packed with healthy fats, perfect for the keto diet. (*)

Per serving: 265 calories, 23g fats, 13.3g protein, and 1.1g net carbs.

Pro Tip: Add minced vegetables to the egg layer to boost the fiber content and give it a crisp texture. Some of our recommendations are mushrooms, bell peppers, and spinach.

Editor’s Tip: Top it off with crispy bacon bits for a crunchy texture and added fats.            

Learn more: https://mylifecookbook.com

3. Deconstructed Pizza Casserole– A High-protein take on Pizza

More than satisfying your pizza cravings healthily, this recipe will allow you to enjoy your favorite comfort food conveniently.

Its casserole form provides a simple, quick, inexpensive way to prepare this pizza alternative.

Thanks to its dump-style method that allows us to quickly prep it in bulk, it’s the perfect meal for a crowd. 

Our favorite highlight is that you can easily switch up the toppings and cheeses to experiment with different flavors.

Keto pizza has never been this convenient!

Per serving: 289 calories, 18g fat, 26g protein, and 4g net carbs.

Pro Tip: Buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself because some pre-shredded cheeses contain starch. (*)

Editor’s Tip: Bake this in a glass dish with a lid, like the Pyrex Basics, so you can pack it on the go. (*)

Learn more: https://kalynskitchen.com

4. Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese– The Most Versatile Dish

This low-carb recipe with ground sausage is our favorite meal prep ingredient.

Do you know why? Because it’s so versatile, we can use it as a protein source in various dishes, like pasta, “rice” meals, and soups. Not only that, it can also be eaten alone as a snack!

Not only that, but the balls are also perfect for freezing. Just thaw, air fry, or bake, and you can enjoy a delicious meal instantly.

Because of these benefits, we definitely love meatballs.

And out of the many recipes we’ve tried,  this one takes the cake because it comes with a delicious twist- a cream cheese filling! Aside from adding a cheesy spin to the balls, the filling provides fats and protein for a fuller feeling.

It also uses almond flour instead of Bisquick to keep the sausages low-carb. (*)

Per serving: 313 calories, 27g fats, 13g protein, and 4g net carbs.

Pro Tip: Use a cookie scoop to create uniform-sized meatballs. (*)

Learn more: https://www.wholesomeyum.com

5. Sausage and Blue Cheese- Stuffed Mushrooms – The Perfect Appetizer

If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer to serve your friends on keto, this is the recipe. We’re here to testify to how amazing these sausage and blue cheese-stuffed mushrooms taste and how many of our guests liked them (they even asked to bring some home!).

Well, we can’t blame them. After all, this dish is packed with different flavors and textures that will tickle and satisfy your taste buds simultaneously.

The appetizer delivers:

• a luscious bite and earthy flavors from the mushrooms,
• a tangy taste and creamy texture from the blue cheese,
• an herby flavor and meaty bite from the crumbled sausage,
• and a savory and salty taste and crunchy texture from pork rinds.

As if these are not enough, this recipe has a well-balanced nutritional content because its ingredients are packed with fiber, protein, and fats.

Per serving: 109 calories, 8.4g fats, 7.6g protein, and 1.6g net carbs.

Editor’s Tip: Go for pork rinds that are certified keto-friendly, like the 4505 Meats Pork rinds. (*)

Learn more: https://thedeliciousspoon.com

6. Butter-fried Cabbage with Ground Sausage– Protein, Fats, and Fiber in One Dish

Surprise: ground sausage is not just for breakfast! It can also be an ingredient for a lunch dish, and this butter-fried cabbage with ground sausage is our best bet.

The recipe calls for only three main ingredients. It has:

• chopped cabbage for a crunchy bite and a boost of fiber,
• ground sausage that delivers a meaty texture and reasonable amounts of fats and proteins,
• and butter for that rich flavor and more good fats.

Out of all the low-carb recipes with ground sausage on this list, this is our favorite because it’s quick, easy to cook, and packed with all the nutrients we need on keto. (*)

Per serving: 315 calories and 5g net carbs.

Editor’s Tip: Use a pre-seasoned non-stick skillet pan, like the Utopia Kitchen cast Iron Skillet, to brown the meats and veggies better and faster. (*)

Learn more: https://stylishcravings.com

7. Italian Sausage Zucchini Skillet– A One-pan Dish

Do you hate washing dishes or don’t have time to do that mid-day? With this Italian Sausage Zucchini Skillet recipe, you don’t have to worry about that!

You can make this dish using only a single pan. Aside from the easy clean-up, another good thing about one-pan meals is maximizing the sausage’s flavor and fats.

Another thing to love about this dish is that it contains zucchini, one of the best keto-friendly vegetables. (*) In addition to its good nutritional profile, the vegetable also lends a mild, sweet taste to the dish.

As if that’s not enough, the meal also contains mozzarella cheese, which gives the dish a cheesy flavor and added fats.

We highly recommend trying this low-carb recipe with ground sausage during the hot summer season. It will nourish and refresh you at the same time, we promise!

Per serving: 426 calories, 37g fats, 17g protein, 1g fiber, and 3g net carbs.

Pro Tip: If you won’t use an Italian sausage, add more spices for the right flavor.

Learn more: https://www.sugarfreemom.com

8. Egg Roll in a Bowl– The Deconstructed Keto Version

Egg rolls are one of the dishes we badly miss on keto, and this egg roll-in-a-bowl recipe is a lifesaver! With this recipe, you can enjoy the flavors of an egg roll for just 3g net carbs instead of the usual 22g net carbs.

The dish contains spicy pork sausage and a wide range of vegetables, so it has lots of texture, fiber, fats, and protein. With all its contents, it’s a nutritionally balanced meal.

All the ingredients are tossed in a mixture of ginger, tamari, and sesame oil, so it’s also a flavorful dish. The sauce delivers a combination of salty, tangy, and umami flavors that will surely tickle your taste buds.  

Per serving: 355 calories, 30g fats, 16g protein, 1g fiber, and 3g net carbs.

Pro Tip: Add a bit of keto-friendly sweetener for more sweetness. (*)

Learn more: https://forgetsugarfriday.com

9. Keto Sausage Lasagna– A No-noodle Lasagna Recipe

We want our lasagna meaty, cheesy, and guilt-free. This low-carb lasagna recipe fits the bill because it delivers all the delicious flavors without the noodles.

The dish features a marinara sauce packed with meaty bites and tangy flavors.

 In between layers of saucy goodness, you’ll find ricotta cheese (in place of noodles). This way, you enjoy more cheese and fats instead of the unwanted carbs.

It’s topped with parmesan and mozzarella, the perfect keto-friendly cheeses for a flavorful finish. (*)

Per serving: 568 calories, 41g fats, 41g protein, 1g fiber, and 8g net carbs.

Pro Tip: For the lowest carb content, buy blocks of cheese and grate them yourself.

Learn more: https://jenniferbanz.com

10.  Sausage Goulash– An Easy and Quick Recipe

Here’s a low-carb recipe with ground sausage that will warm your tummy, soul, and heart. This sausage goulash delivers simple yet heartwarming and comforting flavors. You get to taste sweetness, slight spiciness, and a lot of tanginess in every sip.

In addition to the tomatoes and ground beef, the soup also has shirataki noodles, so it won’t just keep you warm but fill you up, too. It calls for ziti-style shirataki noodles, a breath of fresh air from the usual soup noodles. (*)

But wait, here’s the best part: you can whip up this delicious soup in 30 minutes! It’s also straightforward since you can dump all the ingredients in the pot and simmer until it’s done.

Oh, and guess what? You can enjoy all these with zero carbs!

Per serving: 273 calories, 21.7g fats, 15.4g protein, 3.5g fiber, 0g net carbs. 

Learn more: https://lowcarbyum.com/

11.  Stuffed Pepper Soup– Warm, Spicy, and Comforting

With this stuffed pepper soup recipe, you can enjoy all the delicious flavors of stuffed pepper in a comforting soup form.

Same with the stuffed peppers, it has:

• Ground Italian sausage for that meaty bite,
• Tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce for a tangy and salty flavor,
• Parmesan for a cheesy twist and added healthy fats.
• And green bell peppers for that crisp bite, peppery taste, and slightly spicy kick.

But instead of rice, the soup contains riced cauliflower, so it’s highly filling as well.

Per serving: 317 calories, 16g fats, 30g protein, 3g fiber, and 6.7g net carbs.

Learn more: https://kalynskitchen.com/

12. Sausage and Kale Soup- Tasty, Healthy, and Fast

Who here loves one-pot meals? We do! Those recipes make our lives easier, and we will share one of our favorites—this sausage and kale soup.

This is one of the quickest and easiest soup recipes because it uses only one pot and takes only 15 minutes.

All you need to do is dump all the ingredients in your Dutch oven and bring everything to a boil. After that, you can enjoy a rich and creamy soup loaded with fats and fiber.   

Per serving: 497 calories, 41g fats, 28g protein, 1g fiber, and 3g net carbs.

Learn more: https://www.artfrommytable.com/

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