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Roasted Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Keto Casserole

Do you have some leftover ham that you want to put to good use? This Low Carb casserole has loads of flavor with roasted cauliflower and a cheesy cream sauce!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into small bites
  • 24 ounces cooked ham diced
  • 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Add the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika over the top of the cauliflower and mix until it’s well coated.
  2. Spread out the cauliflower on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower has caramelized. Lower the oven temperature to 375F.
  3. While the cauliflower is roasting, melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion for a few minutes, or until it’s translucent. Add in the garlic and sauté for another 20 seconds, then add in the chicken stock.
  4. Add in the mascarpone, heavy cream and half the Monterey Jack cheese, stir until everything is melted. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Mix in the cauliflower and ham, then stir until well combined.
  5. Pour into a 9" x 13" casserole baking dish that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray, then top with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.