This Keto Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole is a game changer. We love to eat it for dinner and also serve it on Sundays during football season. Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole will definitely be part of the spread at our Super Bowl Party.
The Perfect One Pot Meal
This easy grain-free casserole recipe makes a wonderful dinner but is also good for so many other occasions. It’s the perfect one-pot potluck meal, given that it’s chock full of protein and vegetables, easy to make, and delicious.
Healthy Dinner Recipe for Kids
Keto Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole has a bit of a kick to it! If you are making this healthy dinner recipe for children, you may want to reduce the smoked paprika.
Keto Mac and Cheese Skillet Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound organic grass fed ground beef
- 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash noodles
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a 10 inch cast iron skillet, cook beef until brown
- Remove from heat and set aside
- In a large bowl, Whisk heavy cream and eggs until smooth
- Mix in smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
- Stir in spaghetti squash, parmesan, and 1 cup cheddar
- Stir in ground beef
- Transfer mixture back to cast iron skillet
- Top with remaining cup of cheddar
- Bake at 350°F until bubbling around the edges 40-50 minutes
- Cool 15 minutes
- Serve
Quick and Easy Keto Dinner Recipe
To make this keto casserole recipe even easier, I cook the spaghetti squash the night before. That way I simply brown the meat, toss the ingredients in a bowl, and throw it in the oven for a wonderful grain-free dinner.
How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
If you haven’t cooked spaghetti squash before take a look at my How to Cook Spaghetti Squash guide. In it, I show you the easiest way ever to cook this low-carb winter squash.
More Low-Carb Keto Dinner Recipes
Here are some of my other easy low-carb keto dinner recipes!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared this recipe in January 2017.
Kerri says
I’ve have made this several times. It is delish and satisfying! My young kids even love it!
Elana says
Thanks Kerri! So glad you and yours are enjoying this!
Muhammad says
This looks so nourishing and satisfying!
Elana says
Thanks Muhammad!
Laura says
This is DELICIOUS. Added Garlic(TBLS) and dry mustard (maybe a tsp?) And we topped with broccoli. The Broccoli crisps up for a really nice texture. We were craving tater tot hotdish, and this was a fantastic Keto substitute.
Elana says
Laura, thanks for letting me know this is DELICIOUS! And love your additions :-)
Rebecca says
I’ve made this recipe 3 times now in the last 6 weeks It’s amazing and versatile. I always start with the base recipe, but I’ve used both ground beef and ground pork (with COVID-19, my meat selection is a bit spotty) and added onion/garlic/peppers, etc. No matter if I’m sticking with the recipe as is, or using different meat or adding veggies, it’s a hit in my house! Thank you for the recipe. It is amazing.
Elana says
Rebecca, Rebecca, thanks so much for letting me know this is a hit in your house!
Bridget Hickey says
dear Elena
Can I make this in a regular casserole
I don’t have a cast iron skillet
Elana says
Bridget, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Christine says
This is one of your best recipes! My whole family loves it. I think I could take this to a party, and the the pickiest eaters would devour it. Thank you once again for a yummy and healthy easy recipe.
Elana says
Christine, sorry for the tardy reply! The boys just went back to college and I’m catching up on my life. I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying this recipe and that your whole family loves it. Let me know if you take it to a party :-)
Rosemarie says
I have frozen half and reheated it and it was delicious. I have also added sautéed mushrooms cook until all the water is absorbed and eliminated the beef and loved it!
Elana says
Thanks Rosemarie!
Patty Gaines says
Hi Elana, I am making this tonight, can I bake then portion out half the recipe into freezer containers? When unthawed will it heat up in the microwave ok?
Elana says
Patty, thanks for your comment! I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)