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Keto Chicken Florentine Bake With Artichoke Hearts

Keto Chicken Florentine Bake with Artichoke Hearts

Ready for a 1-dish wonder that’s packed full of big flavor? This creamy keto Chicken Florentine Bake with Artichoke Hearts is hearty, easy, full of veggies, and low in net carbs. Plus, there’s no cream cheese! Oooh look at that buttery, crunchy topping! This easy keto casserole recipe is a winner, and the best news … Read more

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

keto chicken bacon ranch casserole in a black oval dish

Tender chunks of chicken, loads of bacon, and a creamy ranchy sauce make this easy keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole a family favorite. It’s low in net carbs, and with plenty of meaty flavors, it’s a dish you can make again and again! Casseroles are a particular favorite of mine – they’re generally fairly easy, … Read more

Keto Monterey Chicken

keto monterey chicken in a black skillet

Moist and juicy chicken breast gets an upgrade with this keto Monterey Chicken recipe. Bacon, green onion, and a bit of tomato add ooodles of flavor to this saucy chicken dish. An easy fix, this keto chicken recipe for one is perfect for the single keto dieter. And, with big and bold flavors, it’s a … Read more

Keto Crispy Chaffles (Just 3 Ingredients, No Sour Cream)

a stack of crispy chaffles on a plate with a second in the chaffle maker in the background

I stumbled onto this recipe by accident, and it has become my new favorite chaffle base. Keto crispy chaffles are light, golden, and genuinely crispy, with just three ingredients. This is different from my Sourdough Chaffles, that recipe has sour cream in it, this one skips it entirely, which is really what gives you the … Read more

Keto Blue Cheese Dip (Just 4 Ingredients)

keto blue cheese dip on a serving tray with vegetable sticks and marinated mushrooms

This has been a favorite of mine for years, my old catering customers used to order it for every event. Keto blue cheese dip is genuinely loaded with flavor, without being overwhelming. I never told them just how easy it actually is to make. Now the secret is yours too. I never told them just … Read more

Keto Sourdough Chaffles (Tangy, No Starter Required)

keto chaffle recipe with cooked chaffles on a cutting board

Missing the tang of real sourdough bread is real on keto, and these chaffles genuinely deliver it. Keto sourdough chaffles balance savory and tangy, and they have become my favorite chaffle base. A chaffle is a cheese and egg waffle, cooked in a mini waffle maker until golden brown. This version skips the eggy flavor … Read more

Keto Cheesy Baked Asparagus with Bacon and Peppers

keto cheesy baked asparagus with bacon and bell peppers on a platter

The red bell peppers give this a genuinely festive look, which makes it a favorite on my holiday table. Keto cheesy baked asparagus with bacon is colorful, easy, and built from ingredients you likely already have. This can be prepped ahead and baked at the last minute, which makes it a good choice when you … Read more

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms (Make-Ahead)

keto philly cheesesteak stuffed mushroom caps on a serving plate

These are worth making a double batch of, since you might not want to share once you taste one. Keto Philly cheesesteak stuffed mushrooms have all the flavor of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, no bread required. This is a genuinely good make-ahead appetizer too. Assemble them the day before, then bake right before serving so … Read more

Keto Zucchini Pizza Bites (Bite-Size Party Appetizer)

zucchini pizza bites

These are the small, poppable cousin of my Zucchini Pizza Boats, cut into rounds instead of halves, and built for sharing. Keto zucchini pizza bites are cheesy, fun, and gone fast at any gathering. Cut the zucchini into 1-inch rounds, not thinner, or they will not hold enough toppings. Scoop out a bit of the … Read more

Keto Zucchini Pizza Boats (Build Your Own, Kid-Approved)

zucchini pizza boats on a black plate with a napkin and tomato in the background

This is one of the easiest ways I know to sneak in more vegetables, and my kids genuinely eat these without complaint. Keto zucchini pizza boats let everyone build their own, exactly the way they like it. I put out all our favorite pizza toppings and everyone assembles their own boat before a quick trip … Read more

Keto Chicken, Ham, and Asparagus Casserole (Sauce Worth Licking)

chicken, ham, and asparagus casserole in two square serving dishes

This started as a way to use up a few chicken breasts, a chunk of ham, and some leftover asparagus, and it turned out better than I expected. Keto chicken, ham, and asparagus casserole is creamy, with a sauce good enough that I genuinely licked my plate the first time I made it. The ham … Read more

Keto Cucumber and Feta Salad (Cool, Creamy, Ready in 10)

keto cucumber and feta salad served in individual dishes

This is a genuinely simple salad that uses just a handful of ingredients you likely already have. Keto cucumber and feta salad works as a quick side dish or as a light lunch on its own. Use English cucumber if you can find it. No peeling needed, the seeds are tiny enough to skip removing, … Read more

Keto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast (Creamy, Cheesy Filling)

spinach stuffed chicken breast

This is a weeknight dinner if you plan ahead just a little. Keto spinach stuffed chicken breast bakes right over tomato sauce, with a creamy, cheesy spinach filling doing most of the flavor work. I use the same creamed spinach from my Steakhouse Creamed Spinach recipe here. Double that batch, eat some as a side … Read more

Keto King Ranch Casserole (One-Pot Southern Favorite)

keto king ranch casserole served with lime wedges

King Ranch chicken is usually loaded with carbs, a can of cream of mushroom soup here, a can of cream of chicken soup there. Keto King Ranch casserole builds all of that flavor from scratch instead, no cans of anything required. This is another Southern favorite in the same spirit as my Southern Style Green … Read more

Keto Crab Rangoon Dip (Creamy, Cheesy, No Wrappers Needed)

serving keto crab rangoon dip

This is everything you love about crab rangoon, without the tedious work of wrapping little parcels of dough. Keto crab rangoon dip is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with sweet crab, ready in about 20 minutes. Crab is expensive, so treat this recipe with some care and use good quality ingredients throughout. You do not need … Read more

Keto Cheesy Crackers (Crispy Fathead Dough Snack Recipe)

crispy keto cheesy crackers in a dish

Crunch is one of the things people miss most on keto, and these are my answer to that. Keto cheesy crackers use a modified fathead dough, tweaked specifically to get real crispiness instead of the usual soft, bready result. A few small missteps can derail this recipe, so the technique matters more than usual here. … Read more

Keto Egg Bites with Spinach and Cheese (Ready in 12 Minutes)

Egg Bites with Spinach & Cheese on a serving plate with berries on the side.

These taste close enough to the Starbucks version that you may stop wondering why you ever paid for them. Keto egg bites with spinach and cheese cost well under a dollar to make, and they are ready in about 12 minutes. I use a double cheddar blend here, plus a splash of cream and some … Read more

Keto Egg Bites Recipe

Egg bites on a black plate.

I stand in front of the fridge most mornings, pondering what to eat, and I have genuinely eaten leftover asparagus for breakfast before. Keto bacon, cheese, and onion egg bites solve that problem, since I always have eggs, cheese, and some kind of meat on hand. These taste close to the coffee shop version, for … Read more

32 Keto Side Dishes for Christmas

32 christmas side dish recipes

The holidays are usually a time for over-indulging, but this year, you can stay true to your keto lifestyle with a keto Christmas dinner! I hand-picked this collection of keto side dishes for your Christmas feast, so that you can enjoy something delicious AND still keto! When I was still a chef, we would make … Read more

Keto Baked Eggs Florentine with Ham (Individual Ramekins)

Baked Eggs Florentine with Ham oozing egg and served with bacon.

This looks fancier than it actually is, and that gap between effort and result is exactly the point. Keto baked eggs Florentine with ham is a genuinely humble dish of eggs, spinach, ham, and cream that reads like a brunch centerpiece. The cheese is what pushes it over the top. Each ramekin gets its own … Read more

Keto Tex-Mex Beef Casserole (Creamy, Cheesy, and a Little Spicy)

Tex-Mex Beef Casserole in a small square cast iron serving dish with another dish of lettuce and tomato on the side.

You cannot go wrong with this one. Keto Tex-Mex beef casserole is the kind of dish that gets requested by name in my house, by the keto eaters and the non-keto eaters alike. I use my own homemade Keto Taco Seasoning here instead of a packet, since it saves carbs and brings a lot more … Read more

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (Creamy One-Pan Dinner)

philly cheesesteak casserole

I made the mistake of letting my kids try this once, and they promptly announced they were going keto too, just to keep eating it. Keto Philly cheesesteak casserole has all the flavor of the sandwich, minus the bread. My kids get theirs with pasta on the side, and I eat mine plain, usually with … Read more

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