Keto Ham and Mushroom Casserole

Keto Ham and Mushroom Casserole are perfect for those who are always late in the morning and want something ready in a few minutes. Keto Ham and Mushroom Casserole is a very healthy breakfast and is also very delicious and mouthwatering. You can easily make your casserole according to your choice; in simple words, it is just a baked dish with meat or fish with some vegetables included with cheese. This ham and cheese casserole is very cheesy and fluffy and you can make it for breakfast and holiday brunch as well. Ham and mushroom casserole has just 7g of carbs, 1.4g of fiber, and 5.6g of net carbs in them.

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STATS:

• Course: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American
• Prep time: 10 mins.
• Cook time: 45 minutes.
• Total time: 55 mins.
• Servings: 8
• Calories: 449

EQUIPMENT:

• Casserole dish
• Skillet (large)
• Brush
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. ham (diced)
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 6 pieces of garlic
• 2 large bell pepper red and green
• 1 ½ cups white mushrooms
• 12 large eggs
• ½ cup half and half (or any milk of choice)
• 2 cups of cheddar cheese
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp. green onion

INGREDIENT NOTES:

EGGS:

• Eggs should be at room temperature before adding them to the casserole. If you want your casserole to be fluffier then use 18 egg whites as a substitute for 12 whole eggs in the recipe.

MEAT:

• Ham is used to make this ham and mushroom casserole. We can also use bacon, sausages, shredded chicken or beef, and minced turkey to make this casserole.

VEGETABLE:

• Onions, red and green bell peppers, and mushrooms are added to this casserole. We can add any vegetable like asparagus, spinach, and broccoli to make this casserole.

GARLIC:

• Use fresh and chopped garlic to make this casserole to enrich its flavor to the next level.

MILK AND CREAM:

• Use milk and cream half and half with the eggs in the recipe. You should use almond milk to make this keto recipe. We can use coconut cream and heavy cream in this.

CHEESE:

• Sharp cheddar cheese is used to make this recipe. We can make this with mozzarella or any type of cheese we want or skip the cheese.

OLIVE OIL:

• Oil of olive is use to cook the ham and vegetables; avocado oil works as a good alternative.
  Salt and pepper to taste.

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INSTRUCTION:

BROWN THE MEAT:

1. Take a skillet (large) and put it on heat (medium).
2. Pour the oil of olive in the skillet and heat it.
3. Include the ham in the oil and cook it until it gets a golden brown color.
4. Take out the ham and put it aside.

SAUTE THE VEGETABLE:

1. Pour more oil of olive into the skillet and include the garlic.
2. Saute the garlic till it gives a nice aroma.
3. Include the bell pepper (red and green) and mushrooms and cook it till it gets softer.

BEAT THE EGGS:

1. Take a bowl (large) and add 12 large eggs, almond milk & cream (half and half), cheddar cheese, salt & pepper.
2. Mix it properly with the whisk.

ASSEMBLE:

1. Take the casserole and brush the oil in it.
2. Add the vegetable and slice ham in the casserole and transfer the egg mixture to the casserole.
3. Incorporate all of them together and bake till the eggs are cooked properly.

TIPS:

• Cook your meat and vegetables before adding it to the casserole.
• Apply the oil to the casserole before transferring the mixture to avoid sticking it.
• Cover your casserole with aluminum foil if the top part starts to brown quickly.
• Do not overcook your casserole.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Wrap your casserole with plastic wrap or aluminum foil put it in the box and stocks it up for one to two days.

FRIDGE:

• You can individually wrap the casserole in the aluminum foil put it in the zip lock bag and stock it up for three months.

NOTES:

• You can also cook your filling stock it up in the refrigerator and utilize it at the time of cooking.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

• Ham and mushroom casserole is a filling breakfast and does not need anything with it. But you can serve this ham and cheese casserole with cauliflower hash browns.
• Ham and mushrooms casserole is also served with almond flour zucchini bread or chocolate chip banana muffins.
• You can have this casserole with arugula and burrata salad.
  Or have it with a plate full of fresh fruits.

FAQs:

Will I use any other cream in place of heavy cream?

• Coconut cream is use as a substitute for heavy cream.

Is there any alternative to almond milk?

• Milk of coconut is use as an alternative for almond milk.

Can we customize this recipe?

• The recipe for this ham and mushroom casserole is easily customizable; you can add any vegetable of choice like broccoli, green onions, asparagus, or spinach but it should be keto-friendly.
  Any kind of meat like bacon, ham, minced beef, and chicken is utilized to make this casserole.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Calories: 449
Total carbs: 7g
Fat: 33.3g
Fiber 1.4g
Net carbs: 5.6g
Proteins: 30g