Description
This Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious, hearty dish combining savory ground beef, crispy bacon, pickles, and rich cheese in a creamy custard base. Perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle, this casserole satisfies burger cravings without the bun, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 6 dill pickle chips, sliced
Dairy and Sauces
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons no sugar added ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook bacon: Cook the bacon according to the package instructions until crispy. Once cooked, roughly chop and set aside for later use.
- Cook ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and season with seasoning salt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Brown the meat thoroughly by breaking it up and crumbling it as it cooks.
- Drain and reheat beef: Drain excess grease from the browned meat and return it to the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cream cheese mixture: Stir in the cream cheese, no sugar added ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture. Cook and mix until fully combined and heated through.
- Assemble casserole base: Remove the beef mixture from heat and spread it evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add bacon and pickles: Sprinkle the chopped bacon and sliced dill pickle chips evenly over the beef layer.
- Prepare custard topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Pour custard and cheese: Pour the egg and cream mixture evenly over the beef, bacon, and pickles. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with a blend of mozzarella and Monterey Jack for a creamier texture.
- If you prefer, use turkey bacon as a lower-fat alternative to regular bacon.
- Make sure to drain the ground beef well to keep the casserole from becoming too greasy.
- To save time, cook bacon and brown ground beef the night before; assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
