Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
If you’re like me, there are nights when you want something cheesy, cozy, and very filling, but without the carbs. This Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is one of my favorites for that reason. It has all the greatest bits of a cheeseburger—beef, bacon, and gooey cheese—baked into a warm, family-sized plate.
This dish is a lifesaver on weeknights when you have a lot to do. I’ve cooked it for family meals, meal prep, and even potlucks, and it always tastes great. This recipe is one of those rare ones that is easy to make, tastes great, has little carbs, and is always a hit.
Recipe Highlights
- Keto and low-carb friendly: all the burger flavor, none of the bun
- Good for families: my spouse and toddler both love this.
- One pan, easy to clean up: Less work? Yes, please.
- Great for leftovers: it reheats perfectly.
- You can change it: It’s like a burger bowl; just add your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped up
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 pound of cooked bacon, chopped into small pieces
- Eight big eggs
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 package (12 oz) of shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Over medium-high heat, sauté ground beef, garlic, and onion powder in a large skillet. Stir it often and cook it for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is golden and crumbly.
- Get rid of the grease and move the food to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add the cooked bacon to the mix. Put the meat evenly on the plate.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Add 3/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese and mix well.
- Spread the egg mixture evenly over the meat.
- Add the rest of the cheddar on top.
- Uncovered, bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is brown and bubbling.
- Wait 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Optional Variations
- For a spicy kick, add pickles. It becomes a keto bacon cheeseburger casserole with pickles.
- A creamier texture? Add the softened cream cheese to the egg mixture and stir.
- After baking, add chopped tomatoes or shredded lettuce on top to make it feel like a burger on a platter.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce to make it spicier.
Serving Suggestions
- Ranch or blue cheese on a crisp green salad
- Asparagus or green beans that have been roasted
- Cauliflower mash
- Sliced avocado or pickles
FAQs
Can I make this casserole in advance?
Of course! Put it together the night before and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
Is it okay to freeze it?
Yes. First, bake it, then let it cool, cut it up, and freeze it. Put it back in the oven or microwave to heat it up.
Can this be made without dairy?
If you don’t want dairy, use non-dairy cheese and coconut cream instead.
What if I want it to be more “carnivore”?
For a cheeseburger casserole that is carnivore style, don’t include any vegetables. Just use meat, cheese, eggs, and bacon.
Does it heat up well?
So good! I put it in my lunch the next day, and it’s just as good.
For more richness or tang, add cream cheese or chopped pickles. Perfect for meal prep on the keto diet; you may store portions for up to three months.
Details
- Time to get ready: 10 minutes
- Time to cook: 35 minutes
- Categories: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Food: American
Nutritional Information (Per Serving, Approximate)
One slice is a serving size.
- 520 calories
- 1g of sugar
- 680 mg of sodium
- 41g of fat
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- 20g of unsaturated fat
- No trans fat
- 3 grams of carbs
- There is no fiber.
- 35 grams of protein and 270 milligrams of cholesterol
This Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole has all the comfort of burgers without the carbs. It’s filling, you can change it up, and it’s one of the easiest keto dinners to make.
Tell me what toppings you put on it or what you ate it with if you try it. I’d love to know how it turned out and how you made it your own!