Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole (Print Version)
A hearty low carb bacon cheeseburger casserole with beef, bacon, cheddar, pickles, and a creamy baked filling.
# Ingredients:
For the beef and bacon
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, 85 percent lean
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1/2 cup (75 g) finely diced yellow onion
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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 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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2 tablespoons sugar-free ketchup
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1 teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
For the topping and finish
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup (35 g) chopped dill pickles, for topping
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2 tablespoons sliced scallions, for topping
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or a similar 2-quart casserole dish.
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Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and leave about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
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Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is browned and no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Lower the heat. Stir in the cream cheese, mustard, sugar-free ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until the cream cheese melts and coats the beef.
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Spread the beef mixture in the prepared baking dish. Scatter about three-quarters of the bacon over the beef.
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Whisk the eggs and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the beef, then top with cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden. Rest for 10 minutes, then top with chopped pickles and scallions before serving.
# Notes:
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Use sugar-free ketchup to keep the carbs lower.
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Let the casserole rest before slicing for the cleanest pieces.
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Estimated nutrition is per serving and will vary by beef, bacon, and cheese brands.