Description
A quick, one-dish keto-friendly casserole that tastes like a cheeseburger without the bun. It’s creamy, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard or Dijon
- 2 tablespoons low-sugar ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prep ingredients by chopping onion, mincing garlic, slicing pickles, and grating cheese.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble on paper towels, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
- Add ground beef to the skillet with the bacon fat. Break up and brown until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Transfer beef mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and chopped pickles over the cheese. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for moisture and flavor. Grate cheese from a block for better melting. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set. Do not freeze as the dairy sauce may separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: keto, low carb, bacon cheeseburger casserole, weeknight dinner, ground beef, one pot meal, comfort food, gluten free