Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole With Cheesy Layers and Bacon (Print version)
A hearty low carb bacon cheeseburger casserole with browned beef, crispy bacon, creamy cheddar layers, and pickle-bright burger flavor.
# Ingredients:
For the meat layer
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10 slices bacon, chopped
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2 lb (900 g) ground beef, 85 percent lean
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For the cheesy layer
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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7 large eggs
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3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
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8 oz (225 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded and divided
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4 oz (115 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
For topping
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1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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Extra mustard or sugar-free ketchup, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
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Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and onion powder to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and no pink remains, 7-9 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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In a bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, heavy cream, mustard, sugar-free ketchup, and 1 cup of the cheddar until combined.
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Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish. Scatter on two-thirds of the bacon, then pour the cheese custard over the beef. Top with mozzarella, the remaining cheddar, and the remaining bacon.
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Bake for 28-33 minutes, until the center is set and the top is bubbly and lightly browned. Rest for 10 minutes before topping with pickles and green onions.
# Good to know:
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Let the casserole rest before slicing for cleaner layers.
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Use sugar-free ketchup and no-sugar-added bacon to keep carbs lower.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving.