14 Make-Ahead Keto Casserole Recipes That Make Dinner a Breeze (2024)

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Even for the most seasoned of us, learning how to integrate a specified meal plan like Keto into your lifestyle can be a challenge. That's exactly why the casserole was invented. With casseroles, you can simply look into your fridge, toss a few things into a pan, add some cheese, and call it good. Even if you add the extra requirement of needing the casserole to be Keto, it’s not going to make things harder. Have you noticed how casseroles generally feature meat and cheese above all else? It’s almost like they were invented specifically for those cutting down on carbs. Don’t believe us? Here are 14 recipes to prove it.

Tuna Zoodle Casserole: There are times when mom knows best (read: childhood recipes). Other times, she isn’t quite up to speed with your Keto lifestyle. This recipe is the bridge between the generations. Invite your mom over, try it out, and see the results for yourself. (via The Castaway Kitchen)

Four Ingredient Chicken Recipe With Salsa: Baked chicken is a weeknight staple. But just because it makes a regular appearance on your table doesn’t mean you should let it get boring. Spice things up with this cheese and salsa variation that only requires four ingredients and an hour of your life to prepare. (via Gluten Free Daddy)

Keto Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole: For those of us who crave that perfect sweet-and-savory combo in the morning, this sandwich fits the bill. Typically, a Monte Cristo is a ham and Gruyere (or Swiss) cheese sandwich that's then dipped in French toast batter and fried. This version just makes the "toast" Keto with cream cheese pancakes and adds an egg on top for extra protein. (via I Breathe, I’m Hungry)

Low-Carb Chicken Broccoli: Instead of your typical gloppy can of cream of mushroom soup in a casserole, this dish calls for cauliflower cream which offers a lighter, more earthy flavor to this mix of chicken, cheese, and broccoli. (via My Life Cookbook)

Creamy Ham and Broccoli Casserole: This casserole is a creamy and comforting weeknight meal, but it's also decadent enough to serve at a dinner when you’re trying to impress. Perhaps at Easter instead of the classic ham? (via My Montana Kitchen)

Jalapeño Shrimp Veggie Bake: Vegetables, protein, herbs, and spices come together in under an hour in this cozy casserole. It kind of tastes like jalapeño poppers stuffed with shrimp. Yum. (via Cotter Crunch)

Beef Ricotta Casserole: Who doesn’t love an easy casserole that you can just pop into the oven to bake while you’re decompressing from the day? This casserole, loaded with beef, mushrooms, tomatoes, and three kinds of cheese, hits all the right notes. Even though this dish has a classic flavor profile, it's far from boring — a splash of balsamic vinegar keeps things interesting. (via Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen)

Cheesy Low-Carb Taco Casserole: Indulge in the favorite flavors of your childhood with this taco casserole while maintaining your Keto lifestyle. This recipe features ground beef, onions, Ro-Tel tomatoes, taco seasoning, and of course, lots of cheese. The addition of cauliflower rice keeps the casserole cozy and filling but carb-free. (via Kalyn’s Kitchen)

Low-Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole: “Pizza for dinner!” is music to everyone’s ears, but finding a worthy, crustless pizza can be a challenge — until now. With this pizza casserole, even bread-o-holics won’t miss the crust. (via Kalyn’s Kitchen)

Creamy, Cheesy Beef Tongue Casserole: When you want meat, but you don’t want to spend the money, try out this unusual cut of beef. If you’re a little wary, don’t worry. Just throw it into a creamy casserole. Then it won’t be possible to not like it. (via The Healthy Foodie)

Baked Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Squash: Forget casseroles with clean up. This casserole is made inside a squash skin for extra flavor and much less mess. This might be the most enjoyable way to eat your veggies. (via EatWell 101)

Creamy Scalloped Cauliflower: If you’ve ever wondered what the broil button on your oven was for, you’re about to find out. It’s to encase casseroles in the crispy, cheesy blanket that makes them so satisfying. Imagine creamy cauliflower and smokey portabella mushrooms in a cheese crust. What more could you ask for after a long day at the office? (via Inspector Gorgeous)

Butternut Turkey Baked Spaghetti: Sure, you’ve heard of zucchini noodles, but have you tried butternut squash noodles? Although technically a winter squash, it’s available year-round, so you should be taking advantage. Since butternut squash may be slightly higher in carbs than other veggies, make this recipe when you want to carb up. The nutty flavor of the squash pairs excellently with mild ground turkey and Italian herbs. (via Vitamin Sunshine)

Low-Carb Sweet Potato Casserole: A low-carb sweet potato dish has officially arrived for your culinary enjoyment. Spiced and thickened with mayo and egg (just roll with it), and topped with crispy sweet bacon, this dish is so satisfying it’s worth a celebration for those "refeed" days. (via The Castaway Kitchen)

For many of us, 2017 was a doozy, but we here at Brit + Co are ready to hit refresh in 2018! Follow our Hit Refresh series through January for new ideas, hacks, and skills that will help you achieve (and maintain!) those New Year’s resolutions.

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