Description
A warm and comforting Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (optional)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped pickles (optional topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the softened cream cheese until melted into the beef mixture. Spread it evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together eggs, heavy cream, mustard, and ketchup (if using). Stir in half the cheddar and half the mozzarella.
- Assemble by pouring the egg mixture over the beef layer in the baking dish and topping with remaining cheeses.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Serve warm and garnish with pickles or parsley as desired.
Notes
Can be made ahead, stored in the fridge, and then baked when ready. Leftovers can be reheated and stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg