Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole (Printable)
Creamy, cheesy bacon cheeseburger flavors without the bun. Perfect keto comfort.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean recommended)
02 - 6 slices bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or drained canned)
06 - 1 cup chopped dill pickles
→ Dairy
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Condiments & Spices
10 - 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
11 - 1 tbsp yellow mustard
12 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
16 - Sliced green onions
17 - Extra pickles
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving 1-2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Add onion and garlic to the beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
05 - Stir in diced tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then turn off heat.
06 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
07 - Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the top and gently swirl with a spatula.
08 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole, then top with cooked bacon.
09 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or extra pickles if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- All the satisfaction of a juicy bacon cheeseburger without the post meal carb crash
- My kids devoured it and had no idea they were eating something healthy
02 -
- I once skipped draining the beef fat and the casserole was way too greasy—learn from my mistake
- The cream cheese mixture needs to be fully softened or you'll end up with lumps
03 -
- Don't skip the smoked paprika—it's what gives this that grilled burger flavor
- Use block cheese and shred it yourself for better melting