Who says keto diets have to be boring? There are many fantastic recipes out there today, with flavors and styles guaranteed to make your tastebuds sing.
Here are our top four favorite recipes utilizing heavy cream, giving you an entire day of delicious meals.
Keto Heavy Cream Breakfast
The first meal of the day should be hardy and full of protein to give your body enough energy to tackle whatever your day brings. Here is our favorite keto heavy cream, low carb breakfast recipe, along with the ingredients and instructions to make it at home.
Keto Breakfast Casserole (5g net carbs per serving)
With only five grams of carbs, bacon, eggs, cheese, and sausage, this is an amazing way to start your day the keto-friendly way.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 eggs
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease the inside of a casserole pan and start cooking the bacon while prepping the rest. Spread the cauliflower rice evenly on the bottom of the pan and top with half of the shredded cheese.
Next, mix the pepper, paprika, and salt with the eggs and empty the contents over the cauliflower creation, topping it off with the remaining shredded cheese and crumbled bacon bits.
Bake time: 45 minutes
Makes 6 servings
Keto Heavy Cream Lunch
Many people tend to go for a lighter option during lunchtime, which is why we chose a keto-friendly Tuscan soup for our favorite lunch option. Make a big batch and take it to work or serve it to the entire family on the weekend. It is a keto recipe everyone will love.
Low-carb Tuscan Soup (5g of net carbs per serving)
Are you looking for a delicious lunch on a cold winter day? This Tuscan soup is excellent for those on a keto diet and contains just 5 grams of carbs per serving.
Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb. cooked pork sausage
- 12 oz. riced cauliflower, cooked
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 16 oz. heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter
Directions:
Turn your stove burner on medium heat and melt ¼ cup of butter in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally for 1-2 minutes. Mix in your chopped onions and four cloves of finely chopped garlic.
Increase the heat on your stove, bringing the 16 oz. of heavy whipping cream and one cup of chicken broth to a boil, stirring frequently.
Finally, add the pound of pork sausage and rice cauliflower to the mixture, leaving it to simmer for a few more minutes.
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes 8 servings
Keto Heavy Cream Dinner
Are you looking for a delicious dinner that will help you feel full without requiring bread or grains? There are many unique keto-inspired dishes you can make easily. Here is our absolute fave!
Easy Low Carb Alfredo Sauce (1g net carbs per serving)
There is no reason you can’t have a delicious Alfredo dinner on keto. Thankfully, this keto Alfredo sauce gives you the option of enjoying a chicken and broccoli Alfredo dinner without a boat-load of carbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the cream, garlic, and butter on medium heat; occasionally stir until the butter has fully melted. Remove the pan from the heat, and add the parmesan cheese, stirring until it is creamy and smooth.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Keto Heavy Cream Dessert
Obviously, you need a sweet treat following those rich, hardy, and savory meals! We searched the cookbooks for an amazing keto dessert to finish the day off right.
Keto Peanut Butter Mousse (5.6g net carbs per serving)
What better way to enjoy a little snack after a long day than with a cup of peanut butter mousse? This recipe will make your taste buds go crazy without overdoing the calories.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered Swerve confectioner sweetener
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Start by adding the heavy cream to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whip it until you get a stiff peak when lifting the beaters out of the bowl, then place it to the side.
In another medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and peanut butter. Mix until it is smooth, then add the vanilla and sweetener.
Finally, fold the whipping cream into the peanut butter mixture until all of the creams are out of sight.
Prep TIme: 5 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Final Thoughts
Eating a keto-friendly diet doesn’t mean you should suffer with bland, tasteless foods. There are many ways to improve your meals, with heavy cream being one of the best ingredients to do just that.
