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A keto-friendly, high-protein casserole that tastes like a bacon cheeseburger without the bun. Seasoned ground beef, crisp bacon, and molten cheddar in a one-dish, meal-prep-perfect dinner.

Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

A keto-friendly, high-protein casserole that tastes like a bacon cheeseburger without the bun. Seasoned ground beef, crisp bacon, and molten cheddar in a one-dish, meal-prep-perfect dinner.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80/20
  • 8 –10 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika (optional 1 tsp onion powder)
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional; check label for gluten-free
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar shredded (divided)
  • Optional fresh toppings: pickles shredded lettuce, tomato, onion slices

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Strainer or colander with paper towels
  • Measuring cup and whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Cook the bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble. Reserve a little for the top.
  3. Brown the ground beef with the onion over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. Stir in the garlic for the final minute.
  4. Drain the fat well, then stir in the ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire.
  5. Whisk the eggs and heavy cream together.
  6. Spread the beef in the dish, pour the egg-cream over it, and stir to distribute. Fold in half the cheddar.
  7. Top with the remaining cheddar and most of the bacon.
  8. Bake 25–30 minutes until set, bubbling, and golden on top.
  9. Rest 10 minutes, top with the reserved bacon and fresh toppings, then serve.

Notes

Keto/low-carb: about 3–5g net carbs per serving; high-protein at ~30g protein.
Gluten-free: condiments and Worcestershire must be labeled gluten-free.
Leaner: use 90/10 beef and drain well, or swap in ground turkey (add extra seasoning).
Storage: refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months; reheat in the microwave or a 350°F oven.
Budget: about $2.50 per serving.