Description
Enjoy all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger in this comforting Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices 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
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan, crumble it, and set aside.
- Drain most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lower the heat and stir the softened cream cheese into the beef mixture until melted. Add the crumbled bacon back into the mixture and spread it evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, mustard, and ketchup (if using). Stir in half of the cheddar and half of the mozzarella cheeses.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef layer in the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheeses.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with pickles or parsley if desired.
Notes
This casserole is versatile and can be served with a salad or other toppings like jalapeños or sour cream. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: low-carb, casserole, bacon cheeseburger, easy dinner, meal prep