Cheesy Keto Casserole | Gluten-Free & Low-Carb

Name: Cheesy Keto Casserole | Gluten-Free & Low-Carb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms (or other culinary type); 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 pound swiss chard; 6 large eggs; 4 ounces ricotta cheese; 8 ounces shredded cheese (; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

A baked egg casserole layered with sautéed mushrooms, chard, and onions, bound together with ricotta and melted cheese for a protein-rich, low-carb main dish.

Glycemic Load: 0.6 (Low)

316 calories per serving

Serves: 6

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Original recipe: www.primaledgehealth.com

About This Calculation

Cheesy Keto Casserole | Gluten-Free & Low-Carb has a low glycemic load of 0.6 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are ricotta cheese, whole milk (GL 0.2), shiitake mushrooms, raw (GL 0.2), swiss chard, raw (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.