Keto Ham Casserole {Ham Carbonara}

This Keto Ham Casserole will remind you of Carbonara without all the carbs! It’s conveniently made in casserole form, making it a quick-and-easy weeknight dinner.

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This keto casserole dish is bursting with flavor! It borrows flavors from traditional carbonara (a pasta dish) without also borrowing the heavy carb count. Zucchini noodles make a pasta sub, but all the other original ingredients (ham, egg, cheese) remain. You’ll love how easy it is to whip up this dish!

Why You’ll Love This Keto Ham Casserole

• It has all the flavors of traditional Carbonara without all the carbs.
• It’s made in a convenient casserole form.
• It’s packed with veggies, but it doesn’t taste like a veggie-heavy dish.
• It is FULL of flavor!

Ingredients Needed to Make This Easy Keto Casserole

Ingredient quantities for this low carb ham casserole recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Onion
• Ham
• Butter
• Eggs
• Chicken broth
• Heavy whipping cream
• Garlic powder
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Frozen peas
• Chopped parsley
• Zucchini noodles – you can usually find these in the produce section; if not, you can make your own using a spiralizer

How to Make Keto Ham Casserole {Quick Overview}

This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the keto ham carbonara casserole. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

In a skillet, saute ham and onions in butter.

Combine eggs, egg yolk, broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl, then add to ham mixture in skillet.

Cook until mixture thickens, then add peas and parsley. Then add zucchini noodles to a casserole dish. Pour skillet mixture on top, then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Add to the oven. When it’s done, it will look like this!

What is Carbonara?

Carbonara is a pasta dish that originated in Rome. It’s traditionally made with egg, hard cheese (especially Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a combination), cured pork, and pepper.

Instead of pasta, this Keto Ham Carbonara Casserole uses zucchini noodles to give it a pasta-like feel without the carbs.

More Low Carb Casseroles

Here are even more of our easy keto casserole recipes. And you can use the leftovers the next day for your keto work lunch!

• You can eat ground beef on the keto diet by following these recipes!
• This delicious easy low carb tuna casserole always satisfies and it is easy to make.
• Make chicken Alfredo casserole keto-friendly by following this easy to make recipe!
• Our keto broccoli chicken casserole recipe is a wonderful treat for the whole family. Hard to believe eating healthy can taste this good!
• Learn how to make keto cheeseburger casserole for the whole family.
• Make an easy low carb breakfast casserole for the family and watch how quickly it gets devoured!

Nutrition Facts for Keto Ham Carbonara Casserole

Per serving:

• 236 calories
• 15g fat
• 18g protein
• 6g net carbs

Can I Eat Ham Casserole on the Keto Diet?

You can eat ham casserole on the keto diet as long as you don’t put high carb ingredients in the recipe like crackers, noodles and potatoes. Instead, you must use low carb ingredients like zucchini noodles and pork rinds as keto-friendly alternatives.

How Many Net Carbs in Ham?

Ham has 2.1g net carbs per cup and is considered low carb and keto-friendly. Ham has a solid portion of protein and fat that makes it an excellent option for keto and low carb diets.

What Goes Good With Ham?

Make cauliflower mashed potatoes keto-friendly by following our amazing recipe. This is one of our most popular keto Thanksgiving recipes and I get lots of compliments every year!

What goes better with ham than mac and cheese? Using this recipe you can eat cauliflower mac and cheese on the keto diet!

Also, you can eat green beans on the keto diet and this recipe goes great with ham! Or, even more cauliflower recipes like this keto roasted cauliflower.

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Keto Ham Casserole (Ham Carbonara)

This Keto Ham Casserole will remind you of Carbonara without all the carbs! It's conveniently made in casserole form, making it a quick-and-easy weeknight dinner.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Western

Keyword: low carb ham casserole

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 236kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 cups diced pre-cooked ham
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 16 oz zucchini noodles

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Saute onion and ham in melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until onions are translucent.
• Combine eggs, egg yolk, broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in a medium bowl or measuring cup.
• Add mixture to ham mixture in skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, or until mixture thickens. Stir in peas and parsley; cook an additional 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Place zucchini noodles in an 8- x 8-inch baking pan. Top noodles with ham mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes or until Parmesan is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Ham Casserole (Ham Carbonara)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 18g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.

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