Low Carb Cheesy Mushroom Casserole

Do you like mac and cheese? Cheesy broccoli? Potatoes Au Gratin? If you like the theme you see here, you’ll love this cheesy mushroom casserole. This Keto side dish can be enjoyed at any time of year, but it’s especially great to bring to the holiday dinner table. Who doesn’t enjoy a good casserole at a potluck either? Cremini mushrooms are chopped and seasoned before packed into a casserole dish. The dish is filled with a thick, creamy sauce made with gouda cheese. Gouda cheese really flavors the dish throughout, so this is a good recipe to use “the good cheese” for! You can even use this recipe for your Keto meal prep. Trust me, you’ll want any excuse to make this dish on your diet.

Size and Serving Adjustments

The original recipe here makes just two servings. This is great for a side dish to share at mealtime or to use in your Keto meal prepping. However, you may want to double, triple, or quadruple this recipe to feed a family or to add to multiple meals. The larger casserole you make, the more baking time you will likely need. If you are doubling this recipe, add on up to 10 minutes of extra baking time in the oven. If you are making more than double this recipe, you will need to create layers of cheese sauce in between layers of mushrooms in the casserole dish. This way, the sauce reaches all the mushrooms in a deeper container.

Variations To Play With

This is an easy Keto recipe to create some variety with or put personal touches on. There are many types of smoked gouda cheeses you can choose from, or you can swap out different cheeses for the sauce. At your discretion, you can include chopped bacon or fresh herbs in the casserole. For a slight twist on the cheese sauce, reduce the sauce in the final stages of cooking a little less than normal. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream off the stove to complete thickening the sauce and adding a new layer of flavor as well. You can even serve some sour cream on the side with the casserole as a Keto garnish.

Jessica L.