Snowy Day Keto Bake (Printable)
Low-carb casserole with cauliflower, chicken, spinach, and cheese for a cozy meal on cold days.
# List of ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 4 large eggs
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
04 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Place cauliflower florets in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam for 6–8 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Add shredded chicken, chopped spinach, steamed cauliflower, and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the egg mixture. Gently fold together until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and all the parmesan cheese over the top. Dot the surface with small pieces of butter.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the parmesan creates this incredible golden crust that shatters when you scoop it
- Its secretly meal prep friendly and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
- Watery cauliflower is the enemy here so drain it thoroughly or the texture gets soggy
- Letting it rest for those 5 minutes seems pointless but it makes cutting so much cleaner
03 -
- Use a box grater for the parmesan instead of pre grated it melts so much better
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the cream cheese from forming little lumps