Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole (Print Version)
Hearty low carb dish with beef, bacon, cheddar, and creamy sauce for all the cheeseburger flavors you love.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Layer
01 -
450 g ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
07 -
115 g cream cheese
08 -
120 ml heavy cream
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60 g shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon sugar-free ketchup
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2 large eggs
→ Toppings
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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60 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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60 g shredded cheddar cheese
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Chopped pickles, to garnish (optional)
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Sliced green onions or chopped parsley, to garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 20 x 20 cm baking dish.
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Spread the beef mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, mustard, sugar-free ketchup, eggs, and shredded cheddar until smooth.
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Evenly pour the cheese mixture over the beef layer in the dish.
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Sprinkle crumbled bacon, mozzarella, and additional cheddar across the surface. Garnish with pickles and herbs if desired.
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Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Allow to rest for several minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For ideal melt and texture, shred cheese fresh from the block. For a spicy option, add diced jalapeños. This dish is excellent for meal prep and freezes well; allow it to cool before portioning for clean slices.