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.
Nutrition Facts for Keto Ham Carbonara Casserole
Per serving:
- 236 calories
- 15g fat
- 18g protein
- 6g net carbs
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Keto Ham Casserole (Ham Carbonara)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cups diced 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
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 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.
This looks wonderful and I can’t wait to get some ham so I can make it! Question on the zucchini noodles. Most recipes say to squeeze out as much water as possible so the casserole isn’t watery. I see you don’t do that. Should that be an option; or is it because the dish is only baked for 10 minutes, and the zucchini only gets warm doesn’t release water in that time? Thanks!
Hi April! The zucchini does release some water in the 10-minute bake time, but not a ton. I just use a slotted spoon to serve the casserole so any liquid drains before serving. If you’d prefer to ensure a dry casserole, you can give your zucchini a quick squeeze. 🙂
Enjoy!
Getting ready to start after the first of the new year.
Best of luck with keto, Debra! 🙂
Because of the egg my sauce scrambled when added to the ham in the pan, is that Intentional or is it supposed to be more of a cream sauce ?
Hi Dani! It should turn into a kind of “creamy scramble.” If you have a lot of firm bits of eggs, you can break them up with your spatula.
I’m new to the keto diet scene, but was recently diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic so need to watch every carb. My doctor said portion size is definitely a key factor in controlling my blood sugar. Your recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it! Just curious… what is the portion size in relation to the dietary numbers you’ve listed?
Thanks.
Hi Kathy, Welcome to keto! This recipe makes 6 servings. For people who are following keto for non-health reasons, I recommend eyeballing the portion sizes. However, since you need to very closely monitor your carbs, I recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh the entire recipe and divide by the number of servings.
Enjoy! 🙂
What is the difference between 2 eggs and 2 egg yolks?
Hi Cassandra! Using the egg yolks only in this recipe results in a better texture.
This looks amazing. can I replace the zucchini noodles with miracle noodles?
Hi Mary! I’ve never tried that replacement for this particular recipe, but it should work without issue. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
My family loved this! My son thought it was better than my regular version!
Thank you so much, Marcie! 🙂
So delicious you don’t even miss the pasta ! Yum
Thanks so much, Pamela! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Easy and delicious.
Thank you so much, Cee Gee!