Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Don't let this word, cauliflower scare you. All my life the only way I have eaten cauliflower was with dip. I didn't think of it any other way until now. A friend shared the recipe with me. I tested it,  and found it to be fantastic. So I am sharing it with you today.

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

• 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower
• 4  ounces cream cheese
• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper to taste

Cook the cauliflower until tender & drain.  Butter a 9x13 casserole dish, set a side.  Microwave the cream cheese until soft, whisk in the heavy cream until smooth, then stir in about 2 cups of the cheddar cheese.  Microwave until the cheese is melted.  Add salt and pepper and stir. Add the cauliflower and stir to coat. Place into the buttered casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350º for 35 minutes, until bubbly and brown on top. Let it stand a few minutes.

Servings: 12
Calories: 139
Carbs: 2.22

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Casserole

I can remember my Mom saying, "Eat your broccoli"!  Broccoli is one of my favorites.  Whether its steamed, stir fried, baked or boiled.  I wanted to try and make a casserole so here is what I came up with. My kids even ate it. 

Chicken and Broccoli Cheesy Casserole

• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 16 oz (1lb) bag of frozen broccoli
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 chicken broth (or 1 cube chicken bouillon dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 c sour cream
• 1 cup ricotta

Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole pan. Add broccoli, onion, chicken broth or bouillon, olive oil and pepper to a medium pan. Cook covered for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. In a medium bowl mix the chicken chunks, garlic powder, sour cream and ricotta cheese together, mix till blended. After 10 minutes of cooking the veggies, pour the broccoli mix into the bowl with the chicken. Stir until mixed. Add 1/4 c of the shredded mozzarella cheese to the mix. Stir. Transfer to the greased pan and spread evenly. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese to the top and pop that baby in the oven!

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes. Once the top layer of cheese is browned a bit it should be done. If you like your broccoli on the softer side bake until the florets are to your liking.

Servings: 12
Calories: 116.3
Carbs per servings: 4.6

Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy

Pork chops what more can I say?  I like them just about anyway a person can cook them.  I plan on posting quite a few recipes for them in the coming months. Today's is simple. My daughter loves brown gravy and I love onions so I thought why not put these together and here is the result.

 Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy

•  4-6 pork chops
•  1 cup chicken broth
•  1 can cream of chicken soup
•  1 packet brown gravy mix 
•  1 packet onion soup mix

Place your pork chops in your slow cooker.  In a medium bowl, mix the remaining ingredients and pour over chops.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until chops are fall-apart tender.  (I cooked mine 10 hours and they fell apart.)

Servings: 1 chop
Calories: 202
Carbs per servings: 9

Sausage Squash Casserole

I love squash!  Growing up it had to be fried. I loved the small pieces I could just pop them in my mouth. Then as I grew I found the love for boiled squash. Others would just say "Yuck, how can you eat that?". It was good!  I put this recipe together in hopes to change squash a little. I think it happened. You be the judge.

Sausage Squash Casserole

• 2 medium summer squash, sliced and cooked
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced and cooked 
• 1 lb. sausage, browned 
• 1 cup mayonnaise 
• ¼ cup onion, chopped and cooked in butter
• 2 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• ¼ teaspoon pepper 
• ¼ cup melted butter 
• 1 ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Heat the oven to 350.  Save 1/2 cup cheese for later. In a bowl, mix all the other ingredients. Spread mixture into 13x9 baking dish. Top the 1/2 cup cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until light brown.

Servings: 12
Calories: 292
Carbs per servings: 4

Mack's Goulash

I love this recipe it brings back memories of my Dad. Dad would call me up and say, "I'm going to Jackson, wanna go eat at Morrison's?". Of course, it was a trip with my Dad! We would get this every time we went. I don't think they had a name for it other than Okra, Onions, and Tomatoes. My Dad was a very good cook so he started making it at home and well here's his recipe. I hope you enjoy it.

Mack's Goulash

• 16oz bag Okra, frozen
• 14oz died tomatoes
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, cook onions in butter till they turn transparent or soft. Thaw Okra, add to onions. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper to pot, bring to boil. Reduce heat cover and cook for 20 minutes stiring often.

Servings: 4
Calories: 374
Carbs per servings: 15.87

Krystal Burger Casserole

I love Krystals but do not like the fact that they are 20 carbs each.  It took me a little while to get this recipe like I wanted it.  I mixed and tested, tested and mixed then I got it just right.  My kids love it and that's a great thing. I hope you will like this one as much as we do.

Krystal Burger Casserole

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350.  Brown the ground beef with half of the onion soup mix; drain the fat season to taste with salt and pepper.  Stir in the remaining soup mix and put the meat in a 9-10 inch pie plate.  Stir in half the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese.  Beat the eggs, mayonnaise, and cream then pour evenly over the meat.  Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Servings: 4
Calories: 695.1
Carbs: per serving 12.9

Bacon Meatloaf

I 'love' meatloaf, all kinds, so I thought about making a low carb one. Meatloaf without bread crumbs might be a little tricky but this worked out very well. It's tasty and filling. If you pair it with green beans... now thats a winner!  One slice of meatloaf and half cup of green beans is only 8.6 carbs. I hope you enjoy this one.

Bacon Meatloaf

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb bacon, chopped    
• 14 ounce can of fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 red onion, minced
• 1 bell pepper, minced 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp oregano
• 1/2 tbsp sea salt
• Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit
Chop your bacon and combine in a mixing bowl with your beef.  Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl, and use your hands to mix well.  You can now form it into a loaf and put it in a pyrex dish or a loaf pan.  Bake for an hour or until the meat is cooked through, internal temperature needs to be at least 165 Degrees  F,  Remove from oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.


Servings: 8
Calories: per serving 242.5
Carbs: per serving 4.6

Chili and Cheese Omelet

I love this recipe. It's simple yet full of flavor. Breakfast is hard to find something low carb so most of mine are filled with eggs. A large egg is only 0.38 carbs and only has 74 calories. I dressed this recipe up with chili, cheese, onions, and sour cream.  I hope you enjoy it.

Chili and Cheese Omelet

• 3 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons cheese (any kind you like)
• 1/2 cup Wolf brand Chili No Beans
• 2 Tablespoons sour cream (if you like)
• 2 Tablespoons onion (if you wish)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Spray small nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Beat 3 eggs in bowl.  Place the onion in skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add beaten eggs and cook 1 minute or until edges start to set. Gently lift edges while tilting pan to allow uncooked egg to run beneath. Repeat; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until set. Place on plate; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese and 1/4 cup of the warm chili. Fold over and top with another 1/4 cup of the warm chili and 2 more tablespoons of the cheese. Top with sour cream, if desired. Serve immediately.


Serving size 1
Calories: per serving 620
Carbs: per serving 13.22

Meal for March 17

Breakfast: chili and cheese omelet, unsweetened natural applesauce, and water = 24 carbs

Lunch: large salad with thousand island dressing, unsweetened natural applesauce, and water = 24 carbs

Supper: ham, 1/2 cup green beans, 1/2 cup tomatoes, melon combo salad, and unsweetened tea = 27 carbs

Daily Total =  75

Meals for March 16

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, ham, 2 strawberries, small banana, water=19carbs

Lunch: 1/2 chicken, large salad with thousand island dressing, 1 cup strawberries, and water= 22 carbs

Supper: 1 piece Gorton's Grilled Tilapia, 1/2 cup sweet peas, 1/2 cup strawberries, and water=15.5 Carbs

Snack: popcorn= 15 Carbs

Daily Total:  71.5

Meals for March 15

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, ham, pears, and water = 20 carbs

 Lunch: 1 slice Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole, 1/2 cup tomato, fruit cocktail, and water = 29 carbs

 Supper: 1 piece Gorton's Grilled Tilapia, 1 cup green beans, pears, and water = 26 carbs

Daily Total : 75

Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole

This recipe is a favorite now. I substituted cauliflower for those 'nasty' high carb potatoes.  No one in my family could tell the cauliflower was there, yeah me! Using the cauliflower instead of potatoes cuts the carbs way down. By cutting this into 8 pieces gives each piece only 6 carbs per serving.


Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole

• 3-4 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 pound pork sausage
• 1 stalk celery, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower, cooked well and drained
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Paprika, optional

Brown the sausage with the celery, onion and mushrooms. Stir the softened cream cheese into the sausage mixture until well blended. Coarsely chop the cooked cauliflower. Mix all of the ingredients and spread in a greased 9x13" baking dish. If desired, dust the top with paprika. Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes until the top is nicely browned. Can be frozen

Servings: 8 
Calories: 550 per serving
Carbs: 6 per serving

Meals for March 14

Breakfast: 2 salsa eggs, natural unsweetened applesauce, and water=17 carbs

Lunch: cream of chicken soup, 1 slice Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole, and water= 31 carbs

Supper:1 slice Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole, 1/2 cup sweet peas, natural unsweetened applesauce, and water=28 carbs 

Taco Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

Here is one of the first recipes I've trying "Taco Summer Squash Casserole". I was kind of nervous about how a squash crust would be but it turned out Fantastic! With only 3 carbs per slice I fell in love.

Taco Summer Squash Casserole

• 2 cups summer squash, thinly sliced
• 1 can diced tomato, 14.5 oz
• 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon salt
•  2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add canned tomato and seasonings to meat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Place the sliced squash at the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Place meat mixture on top of squash, sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

Servings: 10
Calories: 236.4 per serving
Carbs: 3 per serving

Meals for March 13

Today was excellent.

Breakfast: 2 eggs, 1 slice ham, diced pears, and unsweetened tea = 20 carbs

Lunch: slice Taco Summer Squash Casserole (3carbs), 1/2 cup green beans, 1/2 cup tomatoes, and unsweetened tea=13 carbs

Supper: 1/2 cup ground beef with 2T salsa, 1/2 cup green beans, unsweetened natural applesauce, and unsweetened tea=26 carbs

Snack: 1 slice Mushroom Chicken and Sausage Casserole (just could not wait till tomorrow) = 6 carbs


Daily Total: 65 

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