Pizza Casserole 

Recipe adapted from lowcarbyum.com's cheeseburger casserole

Ingredients:

1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped

1 lb regular sausage

3/4 cup chopped ham

3/4 cup sliced pepperoni 

1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)

2 cloves garlic 

8 eggs

1 cup heavy cream

12 oz mozzarella cheese

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt and pepper to taste 

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

2. Brown sausage with onion and garlic 

3. Drain excess grease then spread on the bottom of a 9x9 casserole dish

4. Mix in pepperoni, ham, and bacon

5. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, tomato paste, salt and pepper until well combined

6. Stir in 8 oz cheese into egg mixture

7. Pour egg mixture over the meat 

8, Top with remaining cheese then sprinkle Italian seasoning on top

9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes

10. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes 

 Jalapeno Poppers 

Ingredients:

7 whole jalapenos

14 slices of bacon 

1 clove garlic 

8 oz package of cream cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 

Preparation: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 

2.Cut jalapenos in half (long ways) 

3. Gut out the seeds and center membrane (you can leave in some seeds if you like them extra spicy) then set aside

4. In a medium bowl mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese and garlic 

5. Stuff jalapenos equally with the cream cheese mixture 

6. Wrap each jalapeno with a slice of bacon (you can use a toothpick to hold them together but I never do and they hold up just fine) 

7. Place on a foil lined baking sheet 

8. Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until bacon is crispy to your liking (I like mine pretty crispy) 

9. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with paprika. Let cool then enjoy. 

                             Fat head Pizza
                                              Recipe by ditchthecarbs.com

I love pizza! I love cauliflower and zucchini crust but this fathead pizza is by far my favorite lowcarb/grain free/gluten free alternative! My husband and kids love it too! 

                        INGREDIENTS:

• 1¾ cups shredded/grated mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup almond flour/meal
• 2 tbs cream cheese
• 1 egg
• salt to taste
• ½ tsp dried rosemary/ garlic or other flavorings (optional)
• your choice of pizza toppings 

                                        PREPARATION: 

1. Place shredded/grated cheese and cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
2. Stir then microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the egg, salt, rosemary (or other flavorings) and ground almonds, mix gently.
4. Place in between 2 baking parchment/paper and roll into a circular pizza shape. Remove the top baking parchment. If the mixture hardens and becomes difficult to work with, pop it back in the microwave for 10-20 seconds to soften again but not too long or you will cook the egg.
5. Make fork holes all over the pizza base to ensure it cooks evenly.
6. Place the baking sheet with the pizza base on a baking tray or pizza stone, and bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes, or until brown.
7. To make it really crispy and study, flip the pizza over once the top has baked to a golden color. I turn the pizza onto the baking parchment I used to roll out the pizza base, then slide it back onto the baking tray lined with baking parchment.
8. Once cooked, remove from the oven and add all the toppings you like. Make sure any meat is already cooked as this time it goes back into the oven just to heat up the toppings and melt the cheese. Bake again at 425F for 5 minutes.

  

               Chocolate Peanut butter fat bombs!

                       

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter
3 tablespoons Stevia OR 1/2 teaspoon liquid Stevia
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation: 

1. Place butter in a microwave safe bowl and then microwave until butter is melted.
2. Stir in cocoa powder, coconut oil, peanut butter, and Stevia.
3. Microwave for another 20-30 seconds then stir
4. Stir in Vanilla
5. Place mixture into your favorite silicon mold
6. Freeze for a few hours
7. Enjoy! :)

                        About 2 grams of total carbs per piece

Low carb Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi soup  

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup diced celery 

4 cloves minced garlic 

salt and pepper to taste 

4 cups chicken broth 

1 & 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 

1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

2 cups cooked chicken (cut into small bites)

 1 pound Low carb gnocchi (recipe below) 

3 cups fresh spinach (stems removed)

1 tablespoon fresh basil 

Grated Parmesan cheese for serving 

Preparation:

1,  In a large pot heat butter and oil together on medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender. Stirring often. 

2. Stir in chicken broth then heavy whipping cream. Stir in xanthan gum. 

3. Add in the cooked chicken and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes stirring often. 

4. Meanwhile boil the low carb gnocchis in a seperate pot of boiling water. When done drain the gnocchi and add them to the soup along with the spinach. Simmer until spinach is wilted. Stir in basil and more salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated cheese. 

Low carb gnocchi 

Recipe adapted from theprimitivepalate.com (Keto Garlic Gnocchi) 

Ingredients: 

4 cups Mozzarella cheese (must be Low-Moisture Part-Skim) 

6 egg yokes 

2 teaspoons garlic powder 

Preparation: 

1. Place cheese and garlic powder in a microwave safe bowl. Stir to mix in the garlic. Melt in microwave for about a minute and a half 

2. Mix in one egg yoke at a time until dough like form 

3, Portion dough into 7-8 balls 

4. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes 

5. Roll each ball into a 12-14 inch log

6. Slice each log into 1 inch pieces and press with a fork to get that gnocchi look

7. Bring a pot of water and salt to a boil (like regular pasta) and add all the gnocchi's.

They are done when they all float to the top. Then drain. 

Ham and Cheese Cauliflower Casserole 

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower cut into florets
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese
3/4 cup diced ham
1/2 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Ranch dressing for topping
                      
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Fill large pot with water, add cauliflower and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. (you can also steam or microwave cauliflower)
3. Drain cauliflower then add to large mixing bowl
4. Add egg, butter and heavy whipping cream
5. Using a masher, mash everything together (I prefer my caulimash to be a bit lumpy. You can mix everything in a mixer or food processor if you prefer a more creamy texture)

6. Stir in half a cup of cheese, ham, onion, garlic, salt and pepper 

7. Put in casserole dish and cover with remaining cheese. 

8. Bake for 30 minutes. After I served a slice onto a plate I topped it with ranch dressing. 

Enjoy! :)