12 Low-Carb Casseroles
That Still Taste Satisfying
Image: Joe Lingeman By MELISSA HARRISON JAMESON
As the temperature continues to drop, we’re looking forward to ultra-comforting dinners. Bonus points if they can be prepped mostly in one dish, leave behind leftovers, and pack a ton of flavor.
Image: Perfect Keto Each of these casserole recipes fit the bill. They also all just so happen to be lower in carbs.
Image: Wholesome Yum Broccoli & Cheese Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Photo: Joe Lingeman Tender strands of spaghetti squash are tossed with crisp-tender broccoli and enveloped in a fluffy, cheesy custard.
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Cauliflower & Chicken Sausage Casserole
Photo: Joe Lingeman While the breadcrumb topping lends a wonderful crunch, leave it off to keep it low-carb. Instead, sprinkle on twice as much Parmesan cheese.
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The Easiest, Cheesiest Brussels Sprout Casserole
Photo: Amanda Paa While this casserole can totally play comforting side dish, it’s got enough crispy bacon and gooey cheese involved to be a winning main dish, too.
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Ground Beef
Taco Casserole
Photo: Joe Lingeman This dish is incredibly versatile — you can serve it with greens for a taco salad, toss it over cauliflower rice, or enjoy it on its own. (Tortilla chips are optional!)
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from Diethood
Keto Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
Photo: Diethood This reheats really well and makes enough to serve six. To bulk things up even more, add leftover rotisserie chicken to the base.
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Zucchini Lasagna Casserole
Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: CC Buckley/Kitchn This low-carb lasagna swaps traditional noodles for thinly sliced zucchini strips — then coats them in a simple four-ingredient sauce and plenty of cheese.
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from Cotter Crunch
Thai-Inspired Chicken Zoodle Casserole
Photo: Cotter Crunch This Paleo-friendly dish uses zucchini noodles and a stand-out sauce of chili-garlic paste, fish sauce, and Thai red peppers.
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Slow Cooker Sausage, Spinach, & Egg Casserole
Joe Lingeman/Kitchn; Food Stylist: CC Buckley/Kitchn Typically a breakfast option, this casserole is hearty enough for dinner. It's got a protein-packed base of eggs and sausage, plus five cups of spinach. Cut more carbs by skipping the potatoes.
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from Wholesome Yum
Ratatouille Casserole
Photo: Wholesome Yum This dish uses 10 ingredients — but they’re all affordable pantry staples. The whole thing clocks in at only 7 net carbs per serving.
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Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
Photo: Joe Lingeman To save time, cook the bacon in the oven while the casserole is baking, rather than frying it up on the stovetop. For a complete meal, serve with a green salad.
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from Perfect Keto
Italian Turkey Casserole
Photo: Perfect Keto The dish starts with lean ground turkey — but you could also swap in ground chicken, beef, or pork. Mushrooms would make a solid low-carb-friendly addition, too.
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with Ground Beef from That Low Carb Life
Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Photo: That Low Carb Life An Instant Pot can cut way down on the time needed to roast the squash. Whatever method you use, the end result only has 8 net carbs per serving, and makes plenty for leftovers.
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Baked Make-Ahead Greek Casserole
Photo: Joe Lingeman The secret ingredients here are Dijon mustard, and a brined block of feta cheese for a rich, ultra-pronounced flavor. It has just 6.6 grams of carbs per serving.
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from Skinnytaste
Lighter Eggplant Parmesan
Photo: Skinnytaste There’s no breading or frying — but you’ll still get all the flavors you love. You can assemble this dish up to a day in advance, popping it into the oven about an hour before you’re ready to eat.
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from Savory Tooth
Keto Shepherd’s Pie
Photo: Joe Lingeman The key to the fluffy and thick cauliflower layer is puréeing the florets with cheese and butter using a food processor or immersion blender. That way, you’ll end up with a texture that mirrors mashed potatoes.
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