Mexican Street Corn and Gorgonzola Butter for Steaks

Today was probably my last chance to grill for the season, and boy did I grill. Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola butter, Mexican Street Corn, along with sauteed mushrooms & onions. Definitely not keto. Such a yummy cheat meal! And hey, I'm on vacation. Vacation calories don't count ;)

Mexican Street Corn Casserole

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:

32 ounces frozen corn kernels or 7 ears corn

¼ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

1 egg

1 tablespoon butter

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

If using ears of corn, cut the corn off the cob. Spread corn on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 to 10 minutes, turning the baking sheet every few minutes, to get a light char on the corn.

Remove from oven and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cheeses and egg, stir until well mixed. Add the corn and stir to combine.

Grease a casserole dish with butter. Pour in the corn mixture and bake for 30 minutes.

Before serving, sprinkle Cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder over casserole.

Serve with a wedge of lime.

Gorgonzola Butter for Steaks

*Shhh, I borrowed this picture from the internet*

Skill Level: Super Easy

Ingredients:

½ cup butter, softened

2 ounces gorgonzola cheese

¼ cup parsley, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

Directions:

Using food processor or with a stick blender mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Chill.

The meal paired with with some sauteed mushrooms and onions, and a DuClaw Sweet Baby Jesus! Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter. :D

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Nicole's Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Since last Spring I have been living the ketogenic lifestyle, which has had a major impact on my cooking. As a result, I've adapted many of my classic recipes to fit my new way of life. My loaded cauliflower casserole is an adaptation of my favorite comfort food, Mac & Cheese. At only 4.2 net carbs and packed with protein it's the perfect keto indulgence.

Nicole's Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Skill Level: Easy

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

24 ounces cauliflower florets

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 ounces sour cream

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/4 cup green onions

8 thick slices of bacon, crumbled, divided

2 ounces Pork rinds, crumbled
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.

In a large microwave safe bowl, add cauliflower (broken into bite size pieces) and 2 tablespoons of water, cover and microwave for 3 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together half of the cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, butter and green onions until well combined.

Add the cauliflower and half of the bacon. Stir to coat.

Pour mixture into prepared backing dish and sprinkle with remaining cheddar, bacon and crumbled pork rinds.

Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the cauliflower reaches desired softness.

Enjoy!

Author's Note: I make a cup of espresso and brush some over the bacon, add a bit of fresh ground pepper, then bake it at 400 degrees until crisp. Yes, it sounds weird but tastes amazing if you like coffee. Because, come on, coffee and bacon, what's not to like.

Nutrition Information
*Note: I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared below should only be used as a general guideline.

Nicole's Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	411
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	86%
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 1013mg	44%
Total Carbohydrate 6.4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	8%
Total Sugars 2.3g
Protein 25.5g
Vitamin D 5mcg	27%
Calcium 372mg	29%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 439mg	9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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