Description
A hearty and flavorful Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole that combines ground beef, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese for a satisfying low-carb meal perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1/2 pound bacon, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 6 dill pickle chips, sliced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons no sugar added ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dairy and Eggs
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole later.
- Cook bacon: Cook the bacon according to package instructions until crispy, then roughly chop and set aside.
- Brown the 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. Break up the meat as it cooks until browned through.
- Drain and reheat meat: Drain excess fat from the browned meat and return to skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add cream cheese mixture: Stir in cream cheese, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined and heated through.
- Assemble casserole base: Spread the beef mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the chopped bacon and sliced pickles evenly over the meat layer.
- Prepare custard topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour custard over casserole: Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the layered meat and bacon.
- Add remaining cheese: Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake casserole: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pickles to suit your preference, adding more or less as desired.
- For extra cheesy flavor, consider mixing in some shredded mozzarella along with the cheddar cheese.
- Make sure to drain the ground beef fat thoroughly to keep the casserole from being greasy.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the creamiest texture.
- This casserole reheats well and is perfect for meal prepping low-carb lunches or dinners.
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 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
