One of the main things I miss being on a low-carb diet is those delectable southern-style casseroles with their spongy, soft, warm Bisquick crusts. Well, I no longer miss those, thanks to the crust recipe I recently discovered. This crust is ridiculously easy to make, and is spongy, soft and warm – just like the Bisquick crust, but extremely low carb, Keto friendly, and completely gluten-free!
My favorite application (and the favorite of my boys, as well!) is the Taco Bake. Here’s a quick pic to get your taste buds excited. Check under the pic for the full recipe and directions, and then the nutritional info under the recipe.
Taco Bake with Savory Crust
Makes 8-12 servings
Crust Indredients:
4 ounces softened cream cheese
3 eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning of choice (I use a little salt and pepper, and a couple of dashes of chili powder)
Beat the cream cheese and eggs until smooth with a mixer or hand whisk. Add the heavy cream and seasonings of choice. Grease a 9 x 13″ baking dish well, and spread the shredded cheddar cheese over the bottom. Pour the batter over the cheese, making sure to cover as evenly as possible. Bake at 375º for 25-30 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before adding the topping.
Topping:
1 pound ground beef, ground turkey, or shredded pork
1 pack taco seasoning (or use chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and onion powder to make your own!)
1 small can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
4 ounce can chopped green chiles or jalapenos
8 ounces shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
Brown the hamburger; drain the fat. Stir in the seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste and chiles or jalapenos. Spread hot mixture over the crust. Top with the cheese. Reduce the oven to 350º and bake another 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with the toppings of your choice (may add additional carbs).
Nutritional Info (Per 1/8 Recipe):
443 Calories
36g Fat
27g Protein
3g Carbohydrate
.5g Dietary Fiber
2.5g Net Carbs