Description
A cozy, low-carb bacon cheeseburger casserole that combines delicious beef, cheese, and crispy bacon in a convenient one-dish meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (optional)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped pickles (optional topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it, crumble it, and set aside.
- Brown the beef: Drain most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon. In the same skillet, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in cream cheese: Reduce the heat and add the softened cream cheese, stirring until it melts into the beef mixture. Finally, fold the crumbled bacon back into the skillet.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, mustard, and optional ketchup. Stir in half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Assemble: Spread the beef mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with pickles or parsley if you desire.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg