KETO & LOW CARB SUPER BOWL RECIPES

Woohoo!! 

The Super Bowl is a few days away and I always love the energy of the game, the commercials and a good excuse to throw a party! Last year I was SO excited about Justin Timberlake performing the half time show and THIS YEAR.....I am basically freaking out because The LA Rams are in it. I have lived in Southern California all my life and i have basically been a Rams fan since I was a little girl. I remember my dad taking us to games and listening to him cheer for them on Sundays!! So you can imagine my joy knowing that we have a chance to win the title! 

If you are wondering what to take to your friends party or what to make on game day, I got you!! Below is a list of some amazing, low carb and super delish recipes!!! If you make any of them, share a pic, video or IG story and Tag Me so I can see your masterpiece!! ( my social media links are at the end of this blog ) 

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

My long time friend Jen shared this recipe with me about 13 years ago! It has been a family favorite ever since! It's perfect for tailgating,  Sunday football games, Super Bowl and any party gathering really. I'll bet that it will always be a hit with you and yours too!

Ingredients:

• 2 cooked chicken breasts or thighs, shredded (about a cup)
• 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce sauce ( we love Frank's)
• 8 oz cream cheese 
• 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 stalk celery, chopped, for dipping
• tortilla chips for dipping 

Directions: 

1. Place cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, shredded cheese, and shredded chicken into a crock pot.

2. Mix together to combine.

3. Cook on low until melted.

4. Stir and serve with celery, chips, and carrot sticks.

QUICK AND EASY ANTIPASTO SKEWERS

Ingredients:

BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPEÑO POPPERS RECIPE

Ingredients: 

• 10 Jalapeños
• 10 slices of bacon
• 1/2 container of 8 oz cream cheese

Directions: 

1. Cut the stems off and cut the jalapeños in half length wise.

2. Use a spoon to scrape out all the seeds.

3. Spoon about a tablespoon of cream cheese in the middle of each jalapeño. Set aside.

4. Cut each bacon in half. Wrap a half of bacon around one stuffed jalapeño. Secure with a toothpick.

5. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes * You can broil the last few minutes to make them crispier if you'd like!

6. You can also place them on a grill for 25 minutes until bacon is cooked through * flip regularly.

That's it!!! 3 ingredients to make this magical appetizer!!! 

Enjoy! 

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS

This is not only super delish but it's also low carb and easy to make but it's also super fresh and colorful! 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cauliflower florets, steamed
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini (raw or roasted)
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 
• Pinch of ground cumin
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• Pinch of paprika, for garnish 
• Sliced vegetables of choice, for serving
• Olives of choice, for serving

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the cauliflower, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and cumin and process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with more tahini or olive oil if you like.

Scoop the hummus into a serving dish and garnish with the reserved lemon zest, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and paprika! 

Serve with olives and a variety of fresh sliced vegetables! 

KETO/ LOW CARB SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP 

This has just 8 ingredients and in under an hour you have a fabulous dip! 

• 4 oz spinach (chopped)
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup  mayonnaise (you can also use sour cream if you prefer)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (14.5 oz) can artichoke hearts in water ( drain, chop and squeeze to release the extra moisture
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 
• 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided into 2 parts)

Directions:

1. Heat a greased pan over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and bright green. Set aside to cool. 

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 

3. Heat the cream cheese in a small saucepan on the stove over low heat. Once it melts enough to stir, add in the mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, chopped artichoke hearts, minced garlic, black pepper, and half of the shredded mozzarella. Stir to combine.
4. When the spinach is cool enough to handle, gather it into a ball and squeeze several times to remove as much of the water as possible. Then add the spinach to the artichoke mixture.
    
5. Transfer the dip to a small ceramic appetizer dish or large ramekin. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella on top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Serve warm with crackers, chips or fresh veggies! Enjoy!

BACON DEVILED EGGS

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place slices of bacon on a wire rack then place this rack on top of a parchment lined baking sheet. Place into the oven and let the bacon bake for approx 15-20 minutes depending on how thick it is. Check it after 15 minutes to make sure it doesn't burn. When done, remove from oven onto a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
2. Boil eggs: place eggs in a saucepan and fill with cold water to just above eggs. Bring to a boil, then turn off and cover with a lid and remove from heat. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain water and place eggs into an ice bath to cool.
3. Once eggs have cooled, peel them under running water to help remove shell. Cut hard boiled eggs in half and scoop out yolks into a bowl. Add mayo, sea salt, lemon juice and dill pickle juice to bowl and mash with a fork. Or you could use a handheld immersion blender to get really smooth! Taste yolk mixture and adjust seasonings to your preference.
4. Use a ziplock for a piping bag by filling it with the yolk mixture and cutting off corning. Pipe mixture into egg whites.
5. Toppings: chop a few pieces of bacon and add to deviled eggs along with minced jalapenos, chives, and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for fun! 
6. Enjoy! 

 

KETO CHICKEN WINGS

Every football game especially the Super Bowl is better with wings right? This one is so good and super easy! It serves 4 so if you have more joining you, double or triple it! 

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings 
• 2 T Olive oil 
• Salt & pepper
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
• 1 Ounce Blue cheese + more for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. Pat the wings dry and season with a little salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add in the olive oil. Once hot arrange the wings in a single layer cooking about 3 minutes per side or until the skin starts to get crispy.
3. Transfer to the oven and continue to cook for 10-15 minutes flipping halfway through for even cooking.
4. Make the sauce. Melt the butter, hot sauce, and cheese together until smooth.
5. When the wings are done transfer them to a large bowl and toss with the sauce.
6. Garnish with extra crumbled blue cheese to serve.
7. Serve with fresh, crisp slices of celery. 

CHEESY CHORIZO DIP

This super easy recipe has only 5 ingredients, yes 5 and it's SO good! 

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces chorizo
• 1 pound monterrey jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapenos
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• Additional cilantro and lime wedges for serving

Instructions: 

1. Brown chorizo in pan over medium heat, drain grease well then move to a mixing bowl.
2. Shred cheese and set 1/2 cup aside
3. Mix remaining cheese with jalapenos, scallions, cilantro with the chorizo.
4. Place mixture into baking dish (an 8x8 inch dish works best)
5. Top with reserved cheese and bake at 400 for 10 minutes until bubbly.
6. Enjoy with pork rinds or your favorite chips.

 

KETO LITTLE SMOKIES

Little Smokies always make me smile because they make me think of Kevin's grandma- Nana- who is 94 years young! When we were dating Kevin had mentioned ONE TIME that he liked a recipe sweet Nana had made and brought to their house for a party. Ever since then she referred to her little smokies recipes as one of Kevin's favorites and brought to many events over the years! I love nostalgic and easy recipes like this- oh but this one is keto so it's even better ( shhh don't tell Nana ;) 

Ingredients:

24 oz little smokies or Trader Joe's "cocktail pups" ( this is what we use)  

2 tablespoons avocado oil 

 

BBQ Sauce Ingredients:

 

1 cup unsweetened ketchup

1/2 cup water

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup brown Swerve sugar replacement sweetener

2 teaspoons natural maple flavoring 

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Directions:

1. Mix all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl or jar, set aside,

 

2. Heat the oil over medium high heat and sear the cocktail smokies for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn color. Pour in the sauce, reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer and cook 10-15 minutes until the sauce is thickened. 

 

3. I like to make them and then put them into our small crockpot to take to parties. This is also a great way to serve them at a Super Bowl party and set it on warm so they stay that way! 

 

 

 

 

TO DIE FOR KETO CHILI

Oh my gosh! This is absolutely delicious! For years I made chili with beans and corn and I thought that all chili had to be made that way! Then I made it this way and not only did I love it but my family did too! Everyone that was here at our Super Bowl party dug it too sooooo i must share it this year so you can make it! I actually had a chili cook off with my friend Mareya last year! She made a vegetarian chili and I made keto chili! I have to say it was pretty much a tie. And you may find this funny....I ended up mixing both of our recipes together so I didn't have to decide! :) I think we were onto something! :) 

 

Ingredients

• 1 LB Ground Beef
• 1 LB Ground Sausage (regular or hot depending on preference)
• 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1 can of Diced Tomatoes (14.5oz)
• 1 can Tomato Paste (6oz)
• 1 T Chili Powder
• 1/2 T Ground Cumin
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced ( or if you don’t have garlic use 1 T garlic powder)
• 1/3 Cup of Water

Directions:

1. Brown the sausage and ground beef together.
2. Drain the fat. ( If you are doing a full keto diet- you can also save half of it for later)
3. Place the cooked sausage and ground beef into the crockpot.
4. Add all other ingredients into the crockpot and mix well. If you saved half of the fat, add that now too and mix well.
5. Place the lid on the crockpot, set on low, and cook for 6-8 hours.
6. Once it is done and it is time to eat, use toppings like sour cream, cheese and green or red onions.

• if you don’t have time to cook it in the crock pot that is okay. Just mix everything and simmer for about 1 hour! It is still delicious!!! :)
• Save the leftovers and add it to eggs the next morning! It's soooo good!