Casseroles are the ultimate comfort food. They’re easy to toss together, bake slowly in a hot oven and are almost always creamy or cheesy — or both. And, of course, they’re delicious. With the recipe below, you can have all of that casserole goodness and still maintain your low-carb eating plan.
We use riced cauliflower in place of regular rice to keep the carb count down. Diced ham, eggs and lots of cheddar cheese make it totally satisfying. And because the "rice" is actually cauliflower, it’s also packed with vegetables, making it the ideal one-dish meal.
Low-Carb Ham and Rice Casserole
4
10 minutes
35 minutes
45 minutes
24 ounces riced cauliflower
2 cups diced ham
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
Place the cauliflower rice in a large, microwave-safe bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and microwave for about 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Add the steamed cauliflower rice and broccoli to a large bowl with the ham, 2 1/2 cups cheddar, egg and spices. Stir well to combine.
Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Serve immediately.
