Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
This Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole combines savory ground beef, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a creamy egg custard for a keto-friendly dinner that tastes just like your favorite burger no bun required.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slotted spoon
- 8×8-inch baking dish
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- chopped green onions & diced tomatoes, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; leave the grease in the pan.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the bacon grease. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess grease; remove from heat.
- Stir cooked bacon back into the beef mixture and let cool 3–5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. Spread beef mixture evenly in dish, top with 1 cup cheddar, pour egg mixture over, then sprinkle remaining cheddar.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until set and golden. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with green onions or diced tomatoes if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Customize with pickles, sliced tomatoes, or jalapeños baked on top. Leftovers reheat well; store in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze (tightly wrapped) for 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 580mgSugar: 1g
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