Our best keto and low carb casseroles

How to make healthy keto & low carb casseroles
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Our top 5 keto and low carb casseroles

Our most popular casseroles include: taco casseroles, chicken casseroles, pizza casseroles โ€” and even cheeseburger casseroles.

Casseroles are especially convenient because, once prepared, they bubble away in the oven without requiring active cooking and yield a complete meal.

1. Kristieโ€™s chicken Philly cheesesteak casserole

Swap the chicken for beef if you like. Either is a perfect match for this classic sandwich combo that includes everything except the bread.


2. Keto pesto chicken casserole

Meditteranean flavors permeate this easy-to-make meal that combines pesto, olives, and feta.


3. Keto bacon burger casserole

Imagine your favorite bacon toppings mixed with cooked ground beef and baked into a hearty dish bubbling with a rich sauce of cheese, eggs, cream, and tomato sauce. Run โ€” donโ€™t walk! โ€” to the kitchen to make this one.


4. Keto Tex-Mex casserole

This tasty casserole combines the flavors of tacos with jalapenos and cheddar. Serve with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro.


5. Zucchini pizza casserole

Shredded zucchini is baked into this cheese and egg-base crust and topped with the best that pizza has to offer. Youโ€™ll love it warmed as leftovers, too.

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How to make keto and low carb casseroles

Creating your own casserole is a great way to get creative and use up some leftover meats or vegetables.

  • The easiest casseroles start with a protein thatโ€™s already cooked โ€” or with proteins that cook quickly. Itโ€™s a great way to use inexpensive canned meats, such as chicken or seafood, and provides a tasty way to give leftovers new life.

If you want to create your own casserole recipe with ingredients of your choosing, follow these simple steps.

1. Start by picking a protein

Canned meats that are already cooked or leftover meats are ideal. Seafood like fish or shrimp also works nicely because they cook quickly.

If using beef or chicken, you may need to brown or cook it first to make sure the meat is thoroughly cooked to safe temperatures.

Salmon โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles
Canned tuna โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles
Shrimp and seafood โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles
White fish โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles
Chicken โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles
Steak โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles
Minced meat โ€” quick ingredient for keto & low-carb casseroles

2. Consider which ingredients can be added for texture and taste

How to make a casserole keto-friendly
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How to freeze casseroles

When thereโ€™s little time to cook, making and freezing casseroles for future meals is a smart way to prep. Weโ€™ve created a handy guide to help.

For best results, select casseroles with ingredients that freeze well. Egg-based dishes, those without mayonnaise, and dishes with lesser amounts of heavy cream generally freeze well, especially if gently thawed in the refrigerator.


After thawing, some casseroles will heat best when covered and warmed in the oven. While a microwave can be used, eggs, poultry, and seafood can easily be overcooked and turn tough when microwaved.

When frozen, casseroles should be good for up to four months.

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Keto and low carb breakfast casseroles

Busy mornings make breakfast casseroles ideal. Most of our recipes can be made in advance and enjoyed as a complete meal when youโ€™re in a hurry. Weโ€™ve even put together a complete collection of our favorites.

  • Simply follow the recipe, bake as directed, let cool, and refrigerate whole or portioned into individual servings. Many breakfast casserole recipes are ideal for freezing for future easy meals.
  • You can also choose to prepare breakfast casseroles and refrigerate them before baking, which provides a hot, fresh meal whenever youโ€™re ready, which is especially helpful when cooking for guests.

While the most common breakfast casseroles include eggs, we also have a collection of egg-free breakfast casseroles if you donโ€™t eat eggs.

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Low carb side dishes for casseroles

Although most of our casseroles are meant to be complete meals, you may be wondering which sides can be served with casseroles?

  • First, consider the ingredients in the casserole youโ€™ve made. If youโ€™re eating a keto diet, adding an additional side might add more carbs than you want.
  • If you eat more moderate or liberal low carb, most casserole dishes pair well with a fresh salad โ€” as do most roasted or sauteed vegetables. Keto bread or crackers could also be served with a casserole.

Sides that are also toppings such as sour cream, dressings, guacamole, or shredded cheese can allow guests to customize their plates and allow flexibility for food preferences.

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