Low Carb Ham & Cheese Bakes
A simple low-carb casserole made with layers of thin deli ham, heavy cream, and melted white cheddar. This rich, bubbly bake is easy to assemble and works well as a quick breakfast, brunch dish, appetizer, or keto-friendly comfort meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced deli ham large round slices preferred
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- butter or nonstick spray for greasing the casserole dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a medium casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, stir together the heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of shredded white cheddar until combined.
- Layer ham slices over the bottom of the prepared dish, overlapping as needed to cover the surface.
- Spoon some of the cream-cheddar mixture over the ham and spread it loosely.
- Repeat the layers with more ham and cream-cheddar mixture, folding or crumpling some ham slices to create ruffled edges.
- Continue layering until the ham and cream mixture are used, ending with a ham layer on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded white cheddar evenly over the surface.
- Bake on the middle rack for 18–22 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling around the edges, and golden in spots.
- For more browning, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add black pepper, chives, or a pinch of garlic powder for extra flavor. Serve warm with eggs, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 25gFat: 24.2gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1162mgSugar: 1.3g