This Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole delivers all the nostalgic, comforting flavors of a classic diner burger without the heavy carbs. By combining seasoned ground beef, crispy thick-cut bacon, a tangy sugar-free ketchup and mustard sauce, and plenty of sharp cheddar cheese, you get a family-friendly meal that is incredibly easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground Beef 80/20 blend
- 8 slices Thick-Cut Bacon chopped
- 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- ¼ cup Sugar-Free Ketchup
- 2 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Crisp the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Keep 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
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Brown the Meat: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground beef, break it apart, and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.
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Create the Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Stir in the softened cream cheese, sugar-free ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the cream cheese is fully melted. Stir in half of the cooked bacon.
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Whisk the Binder: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and heavy cream until perfectly smooth.
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Assemble: Spread the ground beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cream mixture evenly over the top.
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Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and the remaining cooked bacon over the entire casserole.
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Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
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Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra pickles if desired.
