If you work from home, breakfast can easily turn into something you skip, rush through, or overcomplicate. This Carnivore Breakfast Skillet keeps things simple: browned breakfast sausage, a creamy carnivore gravy, melted cheese, and eggs baked together in one skillet.
It is a hearty, comforting breakfast that works especially well for a relaxed weekend morning or a busy workday when you want something substantial without making several separate dishes.
If you’re looking for more simple meal ideas during busy workdays, check out our collection of carnivore recipes for remote workers.
Why You’ll Love This Carnivore Breakfast Skillet
- One-skillet breakfast — less cleanup and fewer dishes.
- Simple ingredients — breakfast sausage, cream cheese, heavy cream, beef broth, cheese, and eggs.
- Creamy and cheesy — the cream cheese helps create a rich gravy without flour.
- Easy to customize — bake the eggs until they reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Great for busy mornings — most of the preparation happens directly in the skillet.
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Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this carnivore breakfast skillet:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- ⅓ cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- Shredded cheese, as needed
- 8 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
A Note About the Cheese
The original recipe uses shredded cheese but does not specify an exact amount. Add enough to cover the sausage and gravy mixture to your preference.
How to Make Carnivore Breakfast Skillet
1. Brown the Breakfast Sausage
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Brown the breakfast sausage in an oven-safe skillet. Cook it through, but avoid overcooking it because it will continue cooking in the oven.
If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the cooked sausage to a baking dish before continuing.
2. Make the Carnivore Gravy
Add the softened cream cheese to the browned sausage.
Let it soften into the sausage, then stir until incorporated.
The cream cheese acts as the thickening ingredient in this gravy, replacing flour.
3. Add the Heavy Cream
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir everything together.
Give it a moment to combine and create the creamy gravy.
4. Add the Beef Broth
Pour in ½ cup of beef broth and stir until everything is well incorporated.
Season with black pepper. Taste the gravy and add salt if needed.
5. Add the Cheese
Turn off the burner and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the sausage and gravy mixture.
Let the cheese sit over the top of the mixture.
6. Add the Eggs
Crack 8 eggs directly over the gravy and cheese.
Season the eggs with additional salt and pepper to taste.
For a little extra heat, the original preparation also suggests that red pepper flakes or similar pepper seasoning can be used if desired.
7. Bake
Transfer the skillet to the 400°F oven.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your preferred level of doneness.
The exact baking time can vary depending on how well-done you like your eggs.
How to Know When It’s Done
For a more well-done egg, bake until the yolks are fully set.
If you prefer softer eggs, check the skillet earlier and remove it when the eggs reach the consistency you like.
The original preparation used 15 minutes at 400°F and resulted in fully set eggs.
No Oven-Safe Skillet?
No problem.
You can transfer the browned sausage and gravy mixture to a baking dish or casserole pan, add the cheese and eggs, and bake it the same way.
You can also cook the eggs on the stovetop with a lid if you prefer not to bake the dish.
Carnivore Breakfast for Busy Workdays
Working from home doesn’t mean breakfast needs to be complicated.
This skillet keeps the cooking process straightforward: brown the sausage, make the creamy gravy, add the cheese and eggs, and let the oven finish the job.
It’s especially useful when you want a substantial breakfast without preparing several separate components.
Recipe Tips
Don’t overcook the sausage.
It will continue cooking when the skillet goes into the oven.
Use an oven-safe skillet.
This lets you prepare everything in one pan.
Adjust the egg doneness.
The 15-minute cooking time is a reference point; your preferred egg consistency can require more or less time.
Taste the gravy before adding extra salt.
The sausage, cream cheese, and beef broth can already contribute saltiness.
Want to turn this breakfast into a hearty breakfast sandwich? Pair it with our homemade carnivore burger buns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this without an oven-safe skillet?
Yes. Transfer the cooked sausage and gravy to a baking dish or casserole pan, then continue with the cheese, eggs, and baking.
How long do I bake the carnivore breakfast skillet?
The original preparation baked it at 400°F for about 15 minutes. The final time depends on how firmly you want the eggs cooked.
Can I cook the eggs on the stovetop?
Yes. If you don’t want to bake the skillet, you can add the eggs and cover the skillet with a lid until they reach your preferred doneness.
Is this recipe carnivore?
The recipe is built around breakfast sausage, eggs, dairy, beef broth, and cheese. If you’re following a strict carnivore approach, check the ingredients in your particular sausage, broth, and other packaged products.
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Description
This easy Carnivore Breakfast Skillet combines browned breakfast sausage, creamy cheese gravy, melted cheese, and eggs in one skillet. Baked at 400°F until the eggs are perfectly set, it’s a hearty, comforting breakfast made with simple carnivore-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Shredded cheese, as needed
- 8 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the sausage: Brown the breakfast sausage in an oven-safe skillet. Cook it without overcooking, since it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Make the gravy: Add the softened cream cheese and stir until incorporated. Pour in the heavy cream and mix well.
- Add the broth: Pour in the beef broth and stir until the creamy gravy is well combined. Season with black pepper and taste before adding salt.
- Add the cheese: Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the sausage and gravy mixture.
- Add the eggs: Crack 8 eggs over the cheese and gravy. Season the eggs with salt and additional pepper to taste.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your preferred doneness.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the sausage and gravy mixture to a baking or casserole dish before adding the cheese and eggs.
- The original preparation used 15 minutes at 400°F, but baking time can vary depending on how well-done you prefer your eggs.
- The original source does not specify an exact quantity for the shredded cheese.
Nutrition: Calculate based on the exact brands and quantities used, especially breakfast sausage, cream cheese, heavy cream, broth, and shredded cheese.
Final Thoughts
This Carnivore Breakfast Skillet is a simple way to turn breakfast sausage and eggs into something creamy, cheesy, and satisfying.
With just one skillet and a handful of ingredients, you get a warm breakfast that’s easy to prepare and flexible enough to cook the eggs exactly how you like them.
If you’re looking for more simple carnivore meals for busy work-from-home days, add this one to your rotation.
