Easy Keto Taco Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
443 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Keto Taco Casserole
Description
The casserole begins with preparing taco-seasoned ground beef enhanced with fresh jalapeños and garlic, which are drained and mixed with eggs, cream cheese, heavy cream, chipotle ranch dressing, cilantro, and diced cherry tomatoes. The mixture sets in a baking dish topped with shredded cheddar and bakes until the cheese forms a light golden crust.
This dish balances the warmth from jalapeños and chipotle ranch with creamy textures contributed by dairy and eggs. The baked custard binds the ingredients firmly, creating a sliceable casserole.
It can be served with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, olives, avocado, and sour cream to add freshness and texture contrasts. Including these toppings is optional and does not affect the core casserole.
The baking time includes preparing taco meat, so if using pre-made meat, bake only for the cheese to melt and brown.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef see my recipe, prepared as taco meat
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 egg beaten, whole
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ⅓ cup Chipotle ranch dressing
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cherry tomato diced (about 8 cherry tomatoes
- 2 jalapeno pepper minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- lettuce chopped fresh tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced avocado, sour cream, shredded, optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Prepare 2 batches of Taco Meat (which will be 2 pounds) and mix in the jalapeño peppers and garlic to cook along with the beef. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, chipotle ranch, cream cheese, cilantro and heavy cream for 2 minutes. Pour in the taco meat mixture and the tomatoes in the bowl with the egg mixture, and mix until well combined. Pour into a 9 x 13 casserole baking dish that’s been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Top with the shredded cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is slightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving with shredded lettuce, tomato, jalapeño peppers, sliced black olives, diced avocado and sour cream.
Notes
- Cooking time reflects taco meat preparation; with pre-made meat, bake casserole for 25-30 minutes only.
- Macro counts exclude optional toppings; adjust as needed based on what you add.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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