Ketogenic Meal Plan

It is Sunday, which means it is time for this week’s Ketogenic Meal Plan. After going out of town last week, we are settled at home and ready to start our tenth year of homeschooling. With a new school schedule, it will probably take a couple of weeks for me to get into a good routine of trying to balance it all as best that I can.

At our house, it’s important for me to keep our Ketogenic Meals Plans simple. Otherwise, I’ll get overwhelmed and be tempted to go out to eat every night, which wouldn’t be so bad except our 20-month-old is in that phase where she hates to sit in a high chair at a restaurant. So, it is just easier to eat at home. After I plan our meals for the week, I make a grocery list and either head out to the store or grocery shop online so that I’ll have everything I need to feed my family.

As I have said before, I take a somewhat lazy approach to meal planning. I don’t prep a lot of food in advance just because I don’t have the time. Instead, I have found that making extra at meals to cover lunch the next day is the most helpful step I can take. I also like to buy ground beef in bulk when I can and brown it in advance and freeze it in ziplock bags. It makes cooking dinner later so much faster. If you are new to meal planning, these 5 easy steps meal prep ideas will be helpful to get started. As always, this is a very loose plan. If I get a better offer for dinner out, I won’t hesitate to alter our meal plan for dinner out.
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Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Bites

My husband and older kids love my Keto/Low Carb Sausage Ball Puffs. Recently, when they requested that I make a batch for breakfast, I was out of breakfast sausage so I thought I’d try matching a batch with crispy bacon instead. I wasn’t sure just how crispy the bacon would stay in the batter, but I was hopeful, so I gave it a try. The Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Bites turned out delicious with a crispy outside and a cheesy bacon-y (is that even a word) inside, which is the perfect combination for a delicious breakfast. I know that many people get tired of plain eggs when following a Keto or Low Carb lifestyle, so these Low Carb Cheesy Bacon Bites are a fabulous alternative and they freeze and reheat well.

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Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip

My big kids love any kind of cheese dip. As we have transitioned to a healthier lifestyle, I have looked for foods I know that they would enjoy, and although they aren’t strict Keto or Low Carb, we have overall reduced the number of carby foods in our home. I remember having a similar dip to this Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip when I was younger, and as I was brainstorming fun foods I could make that would be especially great for football season, holiday parties, or even summertime get-togethers this Sausage & Cheese Dip came to mind. Finding something to use to dip in the Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip was a challenge, but pork rinds and celery pair nicely. Both are sturdy enough to hold a good amount of Sausage & Cheese Dip, and they have a nice crunch as well. Of course, my kids thought it was kind of weird at first, but they loved the Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip so much it was worth it. Not to say they won’t have chips again, but you have to start experimenting somewhere.

Here is a list of other Low Carb Appetizers:

• Bacon Wrapped Cheesesticks
• Chocolate Drizzled Bacon
• Fried Chicken Bites
• Sausage Ball Puffs
• Pumpkin Spice Pecans
• Cheese Wafers
• Homemade Queso Dip
• Keto Party Mix 
• Cheese Cracker Crisps

If you aren’t already following my Easy Keto/Low Carb Recipe Page on Facebook where I post all my new recipes, you can join here and follow me on Pinterest here.

If you are just getting started following a keto diet and would like more information, there are tons of fantastic resources. Amazon has several excellent books you may want to check out here.

Below you will find the recipe for Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip along with step by step pictorial instructions. Scroll towards the bottom of the page for the printable instructions.

Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 lb hot sausage (can use mild if you prefer)
• 1 8oz block of cream cheese
• 1 10oz can ROTEL
• 1 4.5 oz can chopped green chilis
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (can omit if you prefer a mild dip)
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 2 cups Cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Brown Sausage in a skillet then drain and return to pan.

2. Add softened cream cheese and work into the browned sausage with the back of a spoon until it is combined.

3. Add Rotel, green chilis, spices, and cheese. Stir to combine ingredients then cook on low/medium heat until the cheese melts and the dip is smooth.

Serve with celery ribs or pork rinds.

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Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 2240 kcal

Author: Kasey

Ingredients

• 1 lb Hot Sausage (can also use mild)
• 1 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 1 10 oz can of RO-TEL
• 1 4.5oz can of green chilis
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 2 cups Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Brown Sausage in a skillet then drain and return to pan.

2. Add softened cream cheese and work into the browned sausage with the back of a spoon until it is combined. 

3. Add Rotel, green chilis, spices, and cheese.

4. Stir to combine ingredients then cook on low/medium heat until the cheese melts and the dip is smooth.

5. Reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 5 minutes. 

6. Serve with celery ribs or pork rinds.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is provided for the entire pan of Sausage Dip as serving size will vary from person to person . 

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Sausage & Cheese Dip

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2240 Calories from Fat 1701

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 189g 291%

Saturated Fat 83g 415%

Cholesterol 528mg 176%

Sodium 4118mg 172%

Potassium 1344mg 38%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 124g 248%

Vitamin A 47.5%

Vitamin C 3.9%

Calcium 172.7%

Iron 38.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keto Diet Meal Plan

It’s Keto Diet Meal Plan Sunday, and I just got home from church and picking up my groceries after ordering them online last night. Later this week we are heading out of town for a few days for one last fun getaway before back-to-school, but I still included a complete meal plan. Also, over the next few weeks, I have a big list of new recipes I’ll be testing, so keep your eyes peeled!

As I have said before, I take a somewhat lazy approach to meal planning. I don’t prep a lot of food in advance simply because I don’t have the time. Instead, I have found that making extra at meals to cover lunch the next day is the most helpful step I can take. I also like to buy ground beef in bulk when I can and brown it in advance and freeze it in ziplock bags. It makes cooking dinner later so much faster. If you are new to meal planning, these 5 easy steps meal prep ideas will be helpful to get started. As always, this is a very loose plan. If I get a better offer for dinner out, I won’t hesitate to alter our meal plan for dinner out.
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Keto Butter Burgers

Grilled burgers are a staple at our home, especially during the summer. It’s so easy to fire up the grill, throw on some burgers and veggies without ever getting your kitchen dirty. Since we’ve been following a Ketogenic diet, I’ve learned to love my burger without a bun, which is kind of crazy considering that the bun used to be my favorite part. It’s always fun to change up burgers as there are many possibilities. Our favorite way to jazz up a burger is by adding butter. It’s true! Butter makes everything better. At least that is what I have found since following Keto. These Butter Burgers come together with just a few ingredients, but don’t forget to add a big pat of butter before shaping the patties for incredible flavor.

If you aren’t already following my Easy Keto/Low Carb Recipe Page on Facebook where I post all my new recipes, you can join here and follow me on Pinterest here.

If you are just getting started following a keto diet and would like more information, there are tons of fantastic resources. Amazon has several excellent books you may want to check out here. I also posted a great list of Best Keto Resources for Newbies that are very helpful.

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