Savory chorizo and sweet roasted peppers baked with whipped fluffy eggs make these Chorizo and Pepper Egg Muffins the perfect grab and go breakfast. They’re quick and easy to make and ideal for meal prepping.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Chorizo Egg Muffins Recipe

• Whipped fluffy eggs
• Savory chorizo
• Sweet roasted red peppers
• Baked into flavorful egg muffins
• Perfect grab and go breakfast

These little egg muffin cups are perfect for those busy mornings when you need something quick. Take one out of the fridge, pop in the microwave for a minute and you’re ready to go.

Change things up from the traditional scrambled eggs and bacon breakfast, and give these low carb egg muffins a try!

The chorizo and red pepper give them a little extra kick of flavor they need to make them an excellent Keto breakfast all in one muffin!

🛒 Ingredients for Keto Egg Bites

• Eggs
• Chorizo sausage
• Roasted red peppers
• Heavy cream
• Cheddar cheese
• Cilantro
• Garlic salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Blender
• Muffin pan

🔪 How to Make Keto Chorizo Egg Bites

Preheat oven to 375°F

Heat a skillet to medium and cook the chorizo until browned.  Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool slightly while you mix up the eggs.

Add the eggs, heavy cream, garlic salt and pepper to a blender and whip for 2 minutes or until frothy.

Pour a small amount of the egg mixture into the bottom of each of the 12 muffin cups, that have been sprayed with nonstick spray. Add in some of the chorizo, shredded cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers and cilantro.

Pour the remaining egg mixture over the tops.

Bake for 20-22 minutes or until just set. 

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

💡 Tips

• Drain the chorizo well, otherwise your muffins will be greasy and not as fluffy.
• Chop the peppers in a small dice. This will help them be more evenly distributed throughout the muffins, instead of biting into a huge chunk.
• Try to grate the cheddar cheese yourself. It only takes 2 minutes with a box grater and is better than the pre-shredded store bought version that contains anti-caking agents. I always find the cheese to be creamier when it’s freshly grated too.
• Don’t over-bake these, they won’t be as light fluffy.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• You can use regular breakfast sausage in place of the chorizo. Check the label for added sugar and/or dextrose. You’ll want to avoid those ingredients if you’re on Keto or a low carb diet.
• Cheddar can be replaced with any of your favorite melting cheese. Some of my favorites are Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, Provolone and Mozzarella.
• Roasted red pepper really gives these breakfast cups a unique flavor. But if you want a stronger pepper flavor, roasted poblano peppers can be used. They’re easy to roast on a baking sheet in the oven.
• If you like onions, you can add diced yellow onions or scallions to these muffins.
• If you don’t care for cilantro, you can add fresh parsley instead.
• If you’re enjoying these low carb breakfast muffins at home, just a few freshly diced tomatoes are a nice touch.

Can I Freeze Keto Sausage Muffins?

Absolutely! These egg and chorizo muffins freeze perfectly. Just allow them to cool completely. Drop them in a freezer bag and store for up to a couple of months.

To reheat them, you can take them out the night before and place them in the fridge, then heat them in the microwave for about 45 seconds to a minute, depending on your microwave.

You can also heat them directly out of the freezer. Just heat for a little longer. If you want to reheat several at one time, you can place the frozen low carb breakfast muffins on a sheet pan, and place in a 350F oven heated through.

Because these Keto breakfast muffins freeze so well, they are excellent for meal planning. If you’d like to know more great meal prep tips, check out this article, 25 Keto Meal Prepping Ideas.

What is Chorizo?

Chorizo is a type of Mexican sausage that gets its spiciness from chili peppers. It’s usually made from pork (sometimes it’s made from beef) and is typically sold raw. It is typically sold in a casing though sometimes you can find it ground.

Chorizo is sold raw and because the eggs and cheese cook quickly in this recipe, the sausage will need to be cooked prior to adding it to most any Keto breakfast muffin batter.

Are Eggs Keto? What are the Carbs in Eggs

Are they ever! Eggs are a Keto superfood. With only 1 gram of carbs, they are perfect for any meal on Keto or low carb diets.

One of the many benefits to egg on Keto is they gives the body a sense of fullness. And the yolks are the best part for the Keto as they are rich in fats.

Eggs have many other benefits. Whole eggs are truly one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. They contain a little bit of almost every nutrient you need.

Pasture raised eggs are even healthier and are now available in most every grocery store. To read more about all the health benefits of eggs, checkout this article from Healthline.

🍽️ More Keto Breakfast Recipes

• Eggs Benedict
• Blueberry Muffins
• Italian Sausage and Spinach Quiche
• Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
• Fluffy Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce

*Originally published on May 15, 2018, updated on June 12, 2026 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.