Amish Breakfast Casserole Goes Low Carb

The climate our kids live in has changed. Life seems more about children than about family and as a result the coming and going of family from home to home has ended. For us anyway. We got so sick of hearing our siblings say they have to ask their kids about an event or holiday that we stopped asking. If you think that is harsh, you should hear what we actually said to our own children!

From the days when aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and even family friends came and went, staying for days at a time, we all have great recipes for getting a nice meal set out without a lot of prep time away from guests. This is actually one of those, but done over in low carb. It is completely fine to prep this the night before and refrigerate until you put it in the oven. Another great thing about this casserole, the meat is completely optional. It does not change the quality of the dish. For my example, I only put on 6 strips of crumbled bacon on top. I have made the original with no meat, with soy meat, ham, bacon, sausage, turkey. As an added bonus, it reheats beautifully.

Serves 8 large portions as a main or 16 side portions as an accompaniment.
Per each of 8 servings, Calculated by Verywellfit com

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 509
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.2g 39%
Saturated Fat 10.7g 54%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 1781mg 77%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 8%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 41.4g
Vitamin D 12mcg 58%
Calcium 190mg 15%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 770mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Recipe analyzed by Very Well Fit

Ingredients
1 pound Bacon or Sausage, cooked and crumbled (Optional)
1 cup diced onion
6 eggs, beaten
2 cups Zucchini, grated
2 cups Sweet Potato (this is just one whole potato), peeled and diced
8 ounces Cheddar, shredded
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese

Place potato pieces in a small pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes. Drain and quickly rinse with cold water. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Evenly spread mixture in a lightly greased pan(s), either two 8×8 or one 9×13. Bake at 350°F/176°C for 40 minutes. Serve.

Low Carb Fall Favorite Pumpkin Pie

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Pie…hmmm What can I say, its fantastic, it feels comforting and it definitely feels like FALL.  

This is a recipe that I decided had to be done, and yes I’m going to start Thanksgiving meal planning Low-Carb style with the dessert. Why? Well I like my Pumpkin Pie Chilled before I eat it, and this Yummy re-du classic takes a minute or 60 to cool down. My husband likes it Warm with Vanilla Bean ice cream instead of Whipping Cream I always say…To Each Their Own!

My first memory of Pumpkin Pie was eating it at my Grandmothers house, a dessert often scene hanging around with Pecan Pie on Thanksgiving. I remember thinking I was eating Sweet Potato Pie,  but told it was Pumpkin, the pleasure of the spices burst in my mouth and the soft creamy texture was awesome. It was love at first bite!

Creating a new twist for this recipe was difficult, I wanted that same feeling of Spices and texture you have with Normal Pumpkin Pie to shine in this recipe,  think I did it. Even the Hubby liked it, without that scoop of Vanilla Bean ice cream. Points in my court 🙂

Ingredient’s

Crust

8 ounce Bag of Pecans

4 tablespoons Butter (real butter)

1 tablespoon of Stevia or 2 tablespoons Splenda

 

Filling

2 Cups Pumpkin puree (use can if you like, just make sure no sugar added 100%)

2 Eggs

1 tablespoon Pumpkin Spice

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

3/4 cup Splenda or Stevia (NOTE: beware Stevia is a little on the bitter side so make it 1/2 cup if using Stevia.

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 Cup Heavy Cream

 

Whip Cream Topping

1 Cup Heavy whipping Cream

1 Tablespoon Splenda or Stevia

1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

pinch salt

 

OK Lets COOK!!!

First lets make our Crust. Pre heat oven 350 degree.

         Blend Pecans, Sugar Substitute.

 Then Add Butter and pulse Blend.

  Should look something like this.

Spoon into Pie pan (grease slightly with wrapper from butter).

Spread with Fingers or Spoon

Put in Pre Heated oven for about 5 min. or 10 Min.

WALLA!!!

Let start our Filling!

Grab your hand mixer and let beat our 2 Eggs, once that’s done add all other ingredient’s BUT the Heavy Cream.

Once every thing is Mixed well slowly add your Cream. I Know these two handed gigs are hard, but lets give it a shot.

 Oh side note, don’t have your mixer on high when you start pouring, I now have a Pumpkin dripping off my coffee pot. Just saying.

Ok, lets take this yumminess and pour into our Pecan Crust.

   Before      After

Bake for about 50 min. how to tell if your pie is done, well there is always the toothpick test, or watch this : https://youtu.be/_u8GXGhWLSc

When you feel your pie is done, set on cooler surface other than your stove top (that might be warm). and cool completely before cutting.

NOTE:  when pie is cooled you DO refrigerate .

Lets make our Whip Cream Topping!

In a medium mixing bowl pour in Whipping Cream, add Splenda (stevia) and Vanilla Extract,pinch salt. Here is a good video to show you: https://youtu.be/Yc0Q-7cdsxo

 I use my hand mixer .

In a few min. you have a finished product, store in fridge until ready to use.

Ok Pie is Cooled LETS EAT!!!

 

 

 

Cheese Rings

During the trails and errors of learning Low Carb cooking, I find out a lot of different ways to prepare certain dishes to make them BETTER, that’s a good thing! This is one of them, I previously posted this as Cheese Straws. This is slightly different and I found that there IS a difference with flour used for low carb healthy cooking.

 

In this recipe I use Super Fine Almond Flour, in the last I used Almond Flour/Meal. There is a difference, its fine to use either, but I find the Super Fine Almond Flour makes a better dish were you would normally use reg. Flour.

In this photo above you can see the Super Fine Almond Flour I use in this recipe, along with the other ingredients.

 

Ok so here we go!

 

Our Ingredients

2 Cups of Sharp Cheddar Cheese (don’t use bag!)

1 Stick Butter room temp

1 1/2 Cups Almond Flour

Dash or two of Salt NO MORE!

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Parchment Paper !! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

 

 

LETS COOK

Pre Heat Oven to 300 degree and Line your baking sheet with your Parchment Paper.

 

In your Food Processor or Mixing Bowl add all ingredients. Blend on Dough setting until all Ingredients are mixed well.  If your using a Regular mixing Bowl, Mix well with Fork first and then switch to Large Spoon, try to get the ingredients mixed well. 

                               

Next grab your cookie press, and load up. My Press is super inexpensive, thinking of starting a Go Fund me page to get a nicer one, just kidding 🙂 I ..do seriously need a better one, but this little guy has done a good job for me.

Squeeze your Cookies/Rings out onto Parchment covered Cookie Sheet. Don’t make them too big/thick, you may need to practice a bit.

                         

Place into your Pre-Heated (300 dg) oven, cooking times may very with each oven, should be done in 15 to 18 min. Keep an eye on these cute little guys.

Ta Da!

This batch will make 48 + if done to the right size. They keep for about 4 days after that they are not as fresh and tasty. (my opinion only). If you want to 1/2 this recipe just cut all Ingredients in Half. Easy Pease! 

Place on Cooling parchment before sealing in container or Zippy Bag. Let Cool Complete!

These are great for a party, or upcoming Fall Holidays, or just a quick snack. Enjoy Guys!

                            

 

Happy Holidays!

       I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

                                   from Low Carb Simple! 

Im going to be away for the next couple of weeks due to the Holidays, Family and Friends. I will be back next year with a New Look and New recipes.

I want everyone to have a Fantastic Holiday and stay STRONG. Those of you that have lost weight and are still loosing and those of you who are just begging. Food for the Holidays is all around us, but hopefully you guys have learned what to stay away from. Have that Holiday Cookie but just one! Have that wonderful Holiday Cocktail. I know I am EggNog Yum! Remember the Cakes and Pastries are the bad guys! 

I will see you guys in the New Year and I hope you stay well and remember!!

                                               SMILE! Santa Clause is Coming!!!

 

 

Low Carb Cheese Straws (Sticks)

OK they are not Straws or even Sticks, they spread out alittle bit. But Boy – Oh Boy are these things GOOD!

This is a great little addition to your Low Carb  Holiday Party or even a Dinner appetizer. 

This is the Easy version of this recipe, there is another out there with alot more ingredients. They are so easy! We like Easy 🙂

Here’s What You Will Need.

Ingredients 

2 Cups of Sharp Cheddar Cheese (don’t use bag!)

1 Stick Butter room temp

1 1/2 Cups Almond Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

LETS COOK!

Pre Heat Oven to 300 degree.

Put all ingredients in Food processor. (If you don’t have a Processor you can mix by hand, just mix really well). Form into Dough. Line Cookie Sheet with Parchment Paper.

                                

Grab your Cookie press and start loading.

                   

Pipe onto Cookie Sheet and Bake on 300 degree for about 10-15 min.

Alternative method is to Refridgerate dough for 30 min. then roll on lightly floured board. Cut thin strips.

Let cool and Enjoy!

 

Low Carb Pimento Cheese Sweet Pepper Boats

I know Right! These little guys are so yummy, my favorite is the Fall colors of the pepper. So I decided to take one of my favorite little spreads and stick them in a Pepper Boat, I had no idea how this was going to turn out but Walla! Sure is good, these little guys make a great party snack for those upcoming events we are all about to encounter in the next few months. I don’t know about you guys I love to entertain and stay Healthy too. So try my little Boats, I think you;ll find them quite tasty. 

What you’ll Need

About 10 to 12 Sweet Peppers

Olive Oil

8 oz. Cheese (I used 6 oz. Cheddar and 2 oz. White Cheddar, But you can use what you like, just No Bag! Shred yourself!!)

1 oz Gouda (Optional, I just love Gouda!)

4 oz Jar Chopped Pimento 

1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt ( I don’t like Mayo so I use Greek, if you like Mayo go ahead and use that.)

1/8 Cheyenne Pepper Spice

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Salt and Pepper

 

Lets Get Started!

Pre heat oven to 400 (This is for roasting our Pepers, if you want them Raw thats fine too 🙂  just skip this step and proceed.

Line a cookie sheet with Parchment paper. and Slice Peppers and take a small knife and clean seeds.

                    

Lay Peppers on Sheet with shell pointed up.

Drizzle with Olive Oil (Top was Off my bottle too much came out, dont do that, just Drizzle!)

Place inside oven, until they start to turn slightly toasted, not too long no more than 10 to 12 min.

Remove from oven and put aside on separate sheet of parchment paper to cool, use your tongs and GENTLY lay them on paper.

While Peppers are cooling lets make out Pimento Stuffing .

First make sure you have your Cheeses Grated.

Drain your Pimentos.

Grab a Small mixing Bowl and lets start Combining our Incidents.

Add Cheese (Cheddar’s only, if your using the Gouda SAVE for later). Add Cheyenne Pepper. And the Pimentos. 

 

Next Yogurt (or Mayo)and then the Lemon Juice.

         

Now lets Mix well with a Spoon. Salt and Pepper to taste. 

Once that’s done lets check to see if our Peppers are cool to handle, if so, Pick up Pepper and start to stuff, its alittle trick you’ll have to hold in one hand and stuff with small spoon, sprinkle Gouda on top, YUM!

 

                

Cover with Saran wrap and Chill in Fridge for about 2 hrs.

Thats it, You Guys Enjoy !