Keto Ham & Cheese Cake

This Keto Ham & Cheese Cake is a tasty, low-carb dish compared to the traditional quiche or breakfast casserole. We can easily have this dish for breakfast as this dish is prepared with ham, cheese, & egg. It also adds the sour cream & heavy cream, which provide moisture & richness in the cake, while almond & coconut flour make this dish keto-friendly and gluten-free. This dish is very flavorful, simple, cheesy, and golden, which makes it more satisfying. This Keto Ham & Cheese Cake is delicious, healthy, and filling, so we can easily have this cake without any guilt of crushing the keto diet. We can customize this keto dish and add the preferred cheeses, herbs, or vegetables. We can serve this cake warm with steaming greens or a fresh salad for a satisfying, well-balanced meal at any time of day.

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STATS:

• Prep Time: 15 mints.
• Cook Time: 35–40 mints.
• Total Time: 50–55 mints.
• Portion Size: One slice
• Portions: Eight
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Breakfast
• Diet: Keto, & Low Carb
• Calories: 280 kcal

EQUIPMENT:

• Round pan
• Parchment paper
• Spatula
• Large bowl
• Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 & ½ cups ham
• 1 & ½ cups cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup Parmesan
• ¼ cup green onions or chives
• ½ tsp. garlic seasoning
• ½ tsp. onion seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

HAM:

• We have to use the cooked ham like deli ham, smoke ham, or roasted ham to make it keto and have the sweet ham as it increases the carbs.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• We have to add the sharp cheddar in this ham and cheese cake but we can also use the Swiss, Gruyere, or Monterey Jack cheese as a substitute of the cheddar cheese.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• We use the almond flour to make this cake and we have to use the fine almond flour for the best texture and to make the smooth batter.

COCONUT FLOUR:

• Coconut flour gives the cake a soft texture and it adds the fiber and also absorbs the moisture content. We have to use the coconut flour in small amount due to its high absorbing quality.

HEAVY CREAM AND SOUR CREAM:

• Heavy cream and sour cream give the cake moisture and richness and keep them from drying out and also help to make the soft texture of the cake.

BAKING POWDER:

• We use the baking powder to raise this cake and to make the cake light and fluffy.

GREEN ONIONS AND CHIVES:

• We have to use the green onions or chives to balance the richness toad the freshness and the light onion taste.

SEASONING:

• We can season this cake with the salt, onion powder, black pepper, & garlic powder to make this dish flavorful.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can on the oven at the temperature of 350 degrees F.
2. Then we can put the paper on the tray.
3. Now we can add the heavy cream, eggs, sour cream, and oil in the huge dish.
4. Beat all the components till we get the smooth consistency.
5. We can add garlic powder, baking powder, onion powder, coconut flour, salt, almond flour, & pepper powder.
6. Mix till they get well incorporated.
7. Now we can add the Parmesan, green onions, shredded cheese, and ham cubes and fold gently with the spatula.
8. We can pour the cake batter in the pan and even the top part of the batter with the spatula.
9. Now we can bake this cake for 35 to 40 minutes or till the cake gets golden brown.
10. When the cakes gets cool down then we can cut the Keto Ham & Cheese Cake slices and serve.

TIPS:

• We have to properly use the ambient temperature components for the best texture.
• You have to add the additional cheese to make the cake crispier.
• We can add some keto vegetables such as sautéed spinach or mushrooms or herbs like parsley, thyme to make it uniquely yours.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You could put the leftover ham and cheese cake in the seal box and preserve the cake for five days. FREEZER:
  We can cover the slice with the plastic wrap and store the cake for 2 month.

FAQs:

Can I make this ham and cheese cake dairy-free?

• We can make this ham and cheese cake dairy-free and use the dairy-free cheese and coconut cream to make this cake dairy-free.

Will I use the coconut flour to make this ham and cheese cake?

• No we can’t use the coconut flour to make these ham and cheese cake as the coconut flour is absorbent so we have to use only the almond flour.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 20g
Calcium: 200mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Vitamin A: 500 IU
Calories: 280 kcal
Sodium: 650mg
Total Carbs: 5g
Potassium: 180mg