Description
This Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish combining ground beef, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and tangy pickles for the perfect keto-friendly comfort meal. It’s easy to prepare, uses simple ingredients, and bakes to melty, savory perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to have it ready for baking the casserole later.
- Cook Bacon: Cook the bacon according to the package instructions until crispy, then roughly chop it and set aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Season with seasoning salt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chopped onion and garlic. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until browned all the way through.
- Drain and Return Beef: Drain excess grease from the browned meat and return it to the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add Cream Cheese Mixture: Stir in cream cheese, no sugar added ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until everything is combined and heated through.
- Assemble Casserole Base: Remove skillet from heat and spread the beef mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped bacon and sliced pickles evenly over the beef layer.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the beef, bacon, and pickles layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes before serving to let it set.
Notes
- You can substitute pickles with jalapeños or green olives for a different tangy twist.
- For extra creaminess, add a little sour cream into the egg mixture.
- Use turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- If you prefer more veggies, add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the meat to keep it low carb and less greasy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
