2 Quick Keto Leftover Casseroles (Ham & Cheese and Shepherd's Pie)
Here are two quick keto casseroles that turn leftovers into a satisfying dinner: a ham and broccoli cheese casserole and a shepherd's pie topped with keto mashed "potatoes".
They're perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep. No fancy cooking skills required.
Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/hg9Nx5iEDcM
2 Quick Keto Leftover Casseroles (Ham & Cheese and Shepherd's Pie)
Ingredients
Keto ham & cheese casserole
- About 10–12 leftover ham balls
- About 8 oz ham, cut into bites
- 2 broccoli crowns (or more)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, divided
- Y'all Purpose seasoning (or your favorite)
Keto shepherd's pie
- Olive oil
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 3/4 cup carrots, diced
- 1 small Vidalia onion, diced
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp beef bone broth concentrate
- 1 cup sweet peas (optional)
- 2–3 cups keto mashed potatoes
Instructions
Ham & cheese casserole
- Boil the broccoli until bright green and drain.
- While it's hot, stir in the cream cheese and most of the cheddar. Mix in the ham and ham balls, and season.
- Spread in an 8x8 pan sprayed with avocado oil and top with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes (see the video for the oven temperature). Enjoy!
Shepherd's pie
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the celery, onion and carrots until just softened.
- Add the beef and cook until almost done.
- Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire, parsley, water and broth concentrate (and peas, if using). Transfer to a casserole dish.
- Top with the keto mashed potatoes and bake 30 minutes, until browned to your liking.