Keto Ham and Broccoli Casserole
This keto ham and broccoli casserole folds tender vegetables and diced ham into a smooth cauliflower cheese sauce, finished under a bubbly layer of melted cheddar.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
- 8 oz ham cooked and diced
- 2 cups broccoli chopped and steamed
- 2 cup cauliflower chopped and steamed
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar (divided into 1/2c and 3/4c)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and coat a baking or casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. The prepared dish should have an even, light coating so the cheesy edges release more easily.
- Chop and steam the broccoli and cauliflower separately, then drain both vegetables very well. The broccoli should stay bright green and tender-crisp, while the cauliflower should be soft enough to blend without resistance.
- Blend the steamed cauliflower with the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar until completely smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water only if the blender needs help moving the mixture. The sauce should be creamy and thick enough to hold a soft mound on a spoon.
- Combine the ham and broccoli in the prepared dish, fold in the sauce, and scatter the remaining cheddar over the top before baking for 15-20 minutes. The casserole is ready when the edges bubble vigorously and the cheese is well browned.
Notes
Moisture tip: Thoroughly drain and blot steamed vegetables dry before mixing with the sauce to keep the casserole from turning watery.
Sauce blending: Blend the cauliflower while it is still hot so the cream cheese softens smoothly into a velvety, lump-free mixture.
Resting: Allow the dish to rest briefly after taking it out of the oven so the bubbling settles and the cheese sauce sets firmly around the broccoli.
Storage: Store cooled leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator at 40°F for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Ham and Broccoli Casserole
Amount per Serving
Calories
273
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Cholesterol
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
780
mg
34
%
Potassium
420
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
520
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
65
mg
79
%
Calcium
280
mg
28
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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