Description
This Keto Jalapeño Popper Casserole is a deliciously cheesy, spicy, and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of everyone’s favorite appetizer to the main course! Packed with ground beef, cream cheese, jalapeños, and two types of melted cheese, it’s perfect for a low-carb dinner or game-day party. Dive into this creamy, savory casserole and enjoy the kick of jalapeño heat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz canned diced jalapeños, drained (or fresh jalapeños, diced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Make Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Stir in the diced jalapeños, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cooked ground beef and stir until well combined.
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Assemble the Casserole:
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Top with Cheese:
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use keto-friendly hot sauce for an added kick.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately ⅙ of the casserole)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg