Garlic Asparagus Chicken

What you need:

  • 3 TBSP butter
  • 8oz cream cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 16 oz frozen cauliflower
  • 1 bunch of asparagus, chopped

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Melt butter and cream cheese in a small bowl in the microwave (or on stove in a saucepan)

In a 9×13, mix cream cheese mixture with all other ingredients.

Bake for 35 minutes.

 

Frittata

What you need:

  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 zucchinis, sliced
  • 2 cups spinach, fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Grease a 9×13 pan (you can also use a large oven-safe skillet).  Add in all veggies.

In a separate bowl beat eggs and cream together till thoroughly mixed.  Pour egg mixture over the veggies.  Sprinkle cheese over top of mixture.

Bake in oven until set, about an hour.

Notes:

I make this recipe differently every time.  Feel free to change up the veggies, or add in chopped bacon, ham or sausage.

This freezes really well, if you want to cut, bag, and freeze in serving size portions.

Ham and Cheese Casserole

What you need:

  • 16 oz frozen broccoli
  • 16 oz frozen cauliflower
  • 2 Cups ham steak cubes
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream

What to do:

Heat oven to 350F.

Mix broccoli, cauliflower and ham in large mixing bowl.

In a small bowl, add the rest of the ingredients together and combine well.  Pour over ham and vegetable mixture.  Stir to coat.

Spoon sauce-coated vegetables, ham and cheese into a 9×13 baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.

Chili Cheese Hot Dog Casserole

What you need:

  • 2 lb Ground Beef
  • 10 nitrate-free Hot Dogs, chopped
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Low Carb Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

What to do:

Preheat oven to 400F

In skillet, brown ground beef and set aside. Brown hot dogs in same skillet.

Add ground beef, onion, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce and spices to skillet with hot dogs and mix thoroughly.  Pour mixture into 9×13 baking dish and top with cheese.  Bake for 20 minutes.

Chicken Caprese

What you need:

  • 3 zucchinis
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 3 TBSP fresh basil, chopped
  • 10 oz fresh mini mozzarella balls, cut in half

What to do:

Spiralize zucchini into noodles and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil.  Add chicken and season with salt, pepper and oregano.  Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.  Set chicken aside.

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook until golden.  Stir in the zucchini noodles, the tomatoes and the basil.  Simmer for 2 minutes.  Add chicken and mozzarella balls.  And serve immediately.

Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

What you need:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 8 oz brown mushrooms, diced
  • 2 TBSP ketchup
  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 oz provolone cheese slices
  • 16 oz frozen cauliflower

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350F

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.

Remove the beef, and add butter, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms.  Let brown for 5 minutes, and add the beef back into the pan.  Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper.

Place frozen cauliflower in a 9×13 pan, and top with beef mixture and provolone cheese slices.  Bake for 25 minutes.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

What you need:

  • 1 lb cooked chicken
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 tsp crushed dried basil
  • 16 oz frozen cauliflower

What to do:

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Place frozen cauliflower in 9×13 pan.  Top with chicken and pour the tomato sauce over it. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, parmesan and then mozzarella. Lightly sprinkle basil over the top.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

What you need:

  • 1 lb. cooked chicken, chopped
  • 16 oz frozen broccoli
  • 1 TBSP minced onion
  • 1 TBSP parsley
  • 1/2 TBSP garlic powder
  • 1/2 TBSP dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup bacon crumbles
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz. sour cream
  • 4 oz. mayo
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and spices and mix thoroughly. Add the chicken, broccoli, 3/4 of the cheese, and the 1/4 cup bacon crumbles and mix well.  Place mixture in a 9×13, and top with remaining cheese.

Bake 35 minutes.

Shepards Pie

What you need:

  • 1 lb beef (leftover pot roast or browned ground beef)
  • 4-6 cups assorted fresh or frozen veggies (chopped carrots, broccoli, zucchini, etc.)
  • 2 bags frozen cauliflower
  • 2 TBSP butter

What to do:

To make mashed cauliflower:  Steam/boil cauliflower in a pot until very tender.  Drain off excess water and place in a food processor.  Add butter, salt and pepper to taste.  Add water if necessary to blend to desired consistency.

Heat assorted veggies and beef in a skillet, and season as desired.  (I usually keep it simple with a tsp of each salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano).

Place meat/veggies mixture in a 9in round or a 9×13 and cover with mashed cauliflower.  Bake at 350 F until heated, about 15 min.

Taco Casserole

What you need

  • 1 pound ground beef, browned
  • 16 oz frozen cauliflower
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 small red peppers, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • taco seasoning (enough for 1lb of meat see recipe here)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream

What do do

Preheat oven to 350F.

Place minced meat and cauliflower into a bowl.  Add in herbs and spices then mix together. Stir in onions, red peppers and jalapenos, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Top with the leftover cheese. Bake for 1 hour. Top with sour cream.

Macros

For whole casserole: 2185 Calories, 160g Protein, 46g Carbs, 145g Fat, 9g Fiber, 0g sugar