Nick and I are starting off 2020 trying to stick to the low carb diet.  We both have some pounds to shed and we are both training for the half marathon in May!  Here are some of my favorite low carb recipes.

Egg Muffins

Ingredients

10 Eggs

1 Small Onion, Chopped

1 Cup of Spinach, Chopped

1 Jalapeno, Sliced

1/2 Cup of Sour Cream

1/2 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese, Grated

1/2 Cup of Cheddar Cheese, Grated

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

12 Slices of Bacon, Optional

Directions

1.) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

2.)  If using Bacon you can fry it stove top, or place on baking sheet and cook in oven at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes or until desired crispiness

3.)  Beat eggs in bowl, add in sour cream, chopped onion, and spinach.   Mix until combined

4.)  Add in grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Stir mixture together

5.)  Grease muffin tins.  If using bacon wrap bacon slices around each spot in a circle

6.)  Pour egg mixture into each spot half way up

7.)  Place jalapeno slices on top of each muffin

8.)  Bake at 350 Degrees for 20 minutes ( You want them to be light and fluffy)

Keto Antipasto Salad

Ingredients

1 Can Artichokes, chopped

1 Jar Roasted Red Peppers, chopped

1 Small Red Onion, diced

1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, diced

1 Cup Provolone Cheese, diced

1 Cup Genoa Salami, diced

1 Cup Sweet Sopressata, diced

1 TBSP. Basil, chopped

Dressing

1/4 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar

1/4 Cup of Olive or Avocado Oil

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

Dash of Salt and Pepper

Directions

1.)  Chop all of the ingredients and mix into a large bowl

2.)  Add dressing and mix thoroughly

3.)  Place in fridge until ready to serve (great dish to make ahead)

**You can use any type of cheeses and meats based on taste!  You can also add olives, tomatoes, peppers, etc. if you would like

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients
6 Jalapeno Peppers (quantity depends on the crowd)
1/2 Cup Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
1 TBSP Garlic Powder
1 Package of Bacon
Directions
1.)  Slice jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds (only if you want less heat)
2.)  Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, and garlic powder together in a bowl
3.)  Fill each jalapeno with cream cheese mixture
4.)  Cut bacon in half and then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each jalapeno
5.)  Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until desired bacon crispiness