Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole (Printable Version)
Hearty casserole with classic bacon cheeseburger flavors—perfect for low-carb meals.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef, 85% lean recommended
02 - 6 slices bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or drained canned
06 - 1 cup chopped dill pickles
→ Dairy
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Condiments & Spices
10 - 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
11 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
12 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
16 - Sliced green onions
17 - Extra pickles
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels, leaving 1-2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned throughout, approximately 7-9 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef mixture. Reduce heat to medium and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and fragrant.
05 - Stir in diced tomatoes, chopped pickles, sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Remove from heat.
06 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and heavy cream until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
07 - Spread the beef mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the top. Gently swirl with a spatula to distribute, partially incorporating the cream into the beef layer.
08 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the entire surface. Top with the cooked bacon pieces, distributing them uniformly.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and beginning to turn golden brown on edges.
10 - Remove from oven and let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the layers to set for easier portioning. Garnish with sliced green onions or additional pickles if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Every bite delivers that perfect cheeseburger experience without breaking your keto goals
- The cream cheese sauce creates the most incredible velvety texture you've ever tasted in a casserole
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- Cold cream cheese will leave lumps in your sauce no matter how much you whisk it
- Letting the casserole rest is the difference between neat servings and a slide-apart mess
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- Squeeze excess liquid from your diced tomatoes if using canned ones
- Room temperature ingredients mix together so much more smoothly