Keto Italian Crescent Casserole

Keto Italian Crescent Casserole is a filling, tasty, and delicious casserole, and it is perfect to serve at the family dinner. The keto crescent dough made of mozzarella, almond flour, & cream cheese contains the tasty filling of ground beef, keto marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. This dish has traditional Italian flavor without the additional carbohydrate content, and it’s baked till we get the top crispy and bubbly. This casserole is delicious and is an easy option for impressing guests with a guilt-free casserole or satisfying a weeknight yearning for something comforting. This casserole is storage-friendly and reheats well also so it is good to prepare for the meal prep. We can serve this Keto Italian Crescent Casserole with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.

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STATS:

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian-American
• Total time: 40 minutes
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
• Serving: 6 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Skillet
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Rolling pin
• Parchment paper

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• ½ cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• ½ cup sugar-free marinara sauce
• 1 & ½ cups mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper

Keto Crescent Dough:

• 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp. cream cheese
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 1 egg

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

BEEF:

• We have to use the 80/20 ground beef to make this Italian crescent casserole to make the flavorful and juicy casserole.

ONIONS:

• We have to use the onion in the casserole as it adds sweetness & depth to the dish.

GARLIC:

• Garlic is added to make this casserole rich and aromatic.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

• We add Italian seasoning to this casserole to enhance the Italian flavor of this dish and to make this dish aromatic.

KETO MARINARA SAUCE:

• Keto marinara sauce is added to this casserole to make this dish flavorful with the less carbs.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese is added to this casserole to provide the salty, savory, and nutty flavor of the dish.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• It is utilize to prepare the low-carb and keto crescent dough.

CREAM CHEESE:

• It is included n the dough to add the moisture and to prepare the pliable dough.

EGGS:

• The egg is added to the mixture to provide the structure and it also helps to bind the dough ingredients together.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTION:

1. We would heat-up the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. At this time we would include the beef, onions, & pieces of garlic in a pan and saute the beef until it turns brown.
3. We can add the pepper powder, marinara sauce, salt, and Italian seasoning and mix all these ingredients with the spatula.
4. Then we can add the black pepper powder, marinara sauce, and salt in the skillet and simmer for the additional five minutes.
5. We can heat the mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese in a saucepan till it gets smooth.
6. Now we can add the eggs and the almond flour and mix the components to prepare the dough.
7. We can make the sheet of the dough in the parchment paper.
8. Now we can put the dough sheet in the dish and press the edges.
9. We can add the meat and scatter the mozzarella & parmesan cheese on the meat mixture.
10. Then we can fold the excess dough sheet into the mixture.
11. We can bake the casserole for twenty to twenty-five minutes or till the casserole gets golden brown.
12. Now we can cool down the Keto Italian Crescent Casserole for five minutes and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

• We can have this Italian Crescent casserole with a Caesar salad.
• Serve this casserole alongside roasted green beans with garlic.
• We can have the sour cream or ricotta cheese with the Crescent casserole.
• You can have the crescent casserole with the keto-friendly breadsticks.
• We can add some oregano or basil seeds to the casserole to garnish the dish.
• You can also have some keto-friendly wine with this crescent casserole.

TIPS:

• We can apply the oil lightly on the hands to shape the dough to prevent stickiness.
• You can also pre-bake the dough base for five minutes for additional crispiness.
• We can also add the Italian sausage in place of the beef to make this dish more flavorful.
• You can also make the marinara sauce at home to keep it low-carb.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can put the Italian Crescent Casserole in an airtight box and store the dish for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• We make the individual portion, cover it with plastic wrap, and store the dish for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make this casserole with the coconut flour?

• No, we can’t make this casserole with coconut flour because it absorbs lots of moisture so it is best to make this dish with almond flour.

Will I make the vegetarian casserole?

• We can skip the meat and add the sautéed mushrooms or zucchini to make the vegetarian version of this casserole dish.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 420 kcal

Total carbs: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Net carbs: 7g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 32g
Calcium: 220mg
Iron: 2.1mg
Vitamin A: 450 IU
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 390mg
Serving size: 1/6