Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake – Keto

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake – Keto. A cheesy keto taco casserole that is the perfect topping over salads for you and over chips for your kids! All of the taste of tacos with a fractions of the carbs!

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake

Just because you are eating low carb, doesn’t mean you can’t eat food that is delicious! Layers of flavorful ground meat, sauteed with onions and peppers combine with bubbling Mexican cheese and smooth ricotta cheese.

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake for the Whole Family

I love a simple dinner idea. This taco bake is a recipe that I can make that the whole family loves! The kids put the taco bake over chips for a hearty nacho dinner and I layer greens under mine to for a low-carb dinner that is so yummy!

Make Cheesy Taco Bake Ahead of Time

One of the reasons I love this recipe so much is that I can meal prep it at the beginning of the week. Then I just cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and I have dinner ready to go. All I have to do is pop the casserole in the oven and I have dinner on the table in half an hour!

Cheesy Taco Bake is a 35 Minute Meal

Another reason I love making this taco bake for dinner is how fast it comes together! Only 10 minutes of prep work and 25 minutes in the oven and I have dinner ready in less than an hour!

Cheesy Taco Bake Makes a Great Appetizer

This is also a great recipe if you have to bring an appetizer to a party or game day event! Just prep the casserole and then pop it in the oven when you get to the party! Guests can dip chips in the taco bake or eat it plain.

Warm Up Cheesy Taco Bake Leftovers

We always have some of this taco bake left over and it makes a delicious lunch the next day too! Some nights when I make family pasta or soup that I can’t while maintaining a keto diet, I can warm up a portion of the taco bake and it’s a wonderful quick dinner for me.

How Many Carb are in a Serving of Low-Carb Cheesy Taco Bake?

If you make this recipe according to these instructions, this taco bake has 8 servings and 4 grams of carbs per serving. See the full nutritional information at the bottom of the recipe.

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Keto Bake Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Print

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake

Low Carb Cheesy Taco Bake – Keto. A cheesy keto taco casserole that is the perfect topping over salads for you and over chips for your kids! All of the taste of tacos with a fractions of the carbs!

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword keto casserole, keto dinner, keto tacos, low carb casserole, low carb taco, low carb tacos, mexican casserole, nacho recipe, taco bake, taco casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (I used ground chicken)
• 1/2 large yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups green, red and/or yellow peppers, sliced
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 1 packet taco seasoning (4 Tbs.)
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups Mexican Cheese, grated
• optional toppings sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, cilantro

Instructions

1. 1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef (or chicken or turkey), yellow onion and peppers. Until meat is cooked through.

   

2. 2. Add taco seasoning and mix until incorporated.

3. 3. Put beef mixture at the bottom of a casserole dish and spread out evenly.

   

4. 4. Add ricotta cheese. Place scoops evenly on top of beef mixture.

   

5. 5. In a small bowl, combine 4 eggs and half of cheese and mix.

   

6. 6. Pour egg + cheese mixture over the top of the ricotta scoops and smooth it evenly so it covers all of the beef mixture.

   

7. 7. Add sliced jalapeno over the egg and cheese mixture.

   

8. 8. Layer the remaining cheese over the jalapenos.

   

9. 9. Bake at 350-degrees for 25 minutes, or until cheese melts and mixture is bubbling.

   

10. 10. Serve over mixed green or nacho chips (for non-keto). Top with sour cream, salsa and/or cilantro)

    

More Low Carb Recipes

1 Gram Carbs Egg Cups

These are our favorite on-the-go breakfasts! I make up a big batch on the weekends and put them in the refrigerator. Then the ids can pop one in the microwave and eat it on their way out the door!

Low Carb Baked Avocado Egg Breakfast Cups

Another favorite breakfast idea! these avocado egg cups are filling and only 3 carbs each!

Low Carb Peanut Butter + Honey Cups

Need a low carb treat! I make a batch of these and then store them in the freezer for a low carb sweet treat! 3 grams NET carbs.

Tag me on Instagram at @tatertotsandjello and share what you have been creating. I would love to see!!

Have a Delicious Day!

xoxo