These 11 Keto-Friendly Casseroles Prove That the Best Meals Are Made in 1 Pan

Updated on 11/8/2018 at 9:50 AM

When you hear "casserole," you might think of friendly (or nosy) neighbors welcoming a new family to the 'hood — at least that's how it played out in every movie and TV show of your childhood. And while it's true that casseroles aren't the sexiest dishes, there's so much to love about them. They allow you to take whatever you have lying around in your kitchen and give it new life: cost-effective, flavorful, and big enough to feed a crowd. In this case, they're also keto-friendly. The recipes you'll find here cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all made with the low-carb ingredients your diet demands. Keep reading, and let your oven do the work.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

So many comfort foods in one dish: bacon, ranch, cheese. Cut down on prep time by using premade ingredients or leftovers.

Get the recipe: chicken bacon ranch casserole

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

A meat-lover's alternative to overnight oats: just set your slow cooker to low before bed, and breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning. If you're on the keto diet, skip the sweet potatoes.

Get the recipe: overnight breakfast casserole

Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

This vegetable bake will keep you full long after dinner is through, thanks largely to protein-rich Greek yogurt.

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Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Ranch and Cauliflower Rice

The secret to this quick and easy weeknight dinner? Frozen cauliflower rice and pre-cooked chicken. The casserole bakes in just 30 minutes.

Get the recipe: buffalo chicken casserole with ranch and cauliflower rice

4-Ingredient Spaghetti Squash Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

It's not pizza, but it's pretty close. Just be mindful of your portions, and watch for carbs and sugar in the marinara sauce (if you can, make your own).

Get the recipe: 4-ingredient spaghetti squash pepperoni pizza casserole

Goat Cheese Cauliflower Bake

With bacon, goat cheese, and garlic, how can you possibly go wrong? The most agonizing part of making this side dish: waiting the 20 minutes for it to bake.

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Baked Turkey Casserole With Cauliflower and Mushrooms

Don't worry: you won't find pasta in this creamy, saucy one-dish dinner. That said, limit your servings of tomato if you're following a stricter keto plan.

Get the recipe: baked turkey casserole with cauliflower and mushrooms

Tuna Green Chile Zoodle Casserole

Break out your spiralizer! This veggie-packed, flavorful dish isn't your grandma's tuna noodle casserole.

Get the recipe: tuna green chile zoodle casserole

Chicken Enchilada Cauliflower Casserole

Is there anything cauliflower can't improve? This recipe delivers the same Tex-Mex flavors (including a hint of spicy jalapeño) for fewer carbs.

Get the recipe: chicken enchilada cauliflower casserole

Crustless Quiche With Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese

Your brunch crowd will love this upscale dish. Swap traditional milk for coconut milk for even fewer carbs.

Get the recipe: crustless quiche with smoked salmon and goat cheese

BBQ Chicken Zoodle Casserole

This six-ingredient casserole tastes even better left over. Just be choosy with your barbecue sauce — or make your own — since many can be high in sugar.

Get the recipe: BBQ chicken zoodle casserole