Description
Enjoy cheesy, meaty goodness in a low-carb casserole version of a bacon cheeseburger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices cooked bacon, 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Brown the beef in the same skillet, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease.
- Add the onion and garlic to the beef, cooking until onions are translucent.
- Mix together eggs, heavy cream, and cream cheese in a bowl, then add half the cheddar and mozzarella along with the beef mixture.
- Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the mixture in a greased baking dish, topping with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and pickles on top. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap in various cheeses or add vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: bacon, cheeseburger, casserole, low-carb, comfort food