Description
This Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is the ultimate comfort food without the carbs. Packed with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and melty cheese, it delivers all the classic cheeseburger flavors in a warm, satisfying bake—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef layer.
- Top with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with green onions and tomatoes before serving.
Notes
Want extra flavor? Add a splash of pickle juice or chopped pickles for that true cheeseburger vibe.
You can swap ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter option.
Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing—it helps everything hold together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg