Description
A comforting casserole capturing the flavors of classic cheeseburgers with ground beef, crispy bacon, and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect for low-carb lifestyles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices of crispy bacon
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (150 g) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (75 g) diced onions
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess grease, leaving a bit for flavor.
- Add diced onions and cook until they soften and become translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until the aroma fills your kitchen.
- Transfer the filling into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the cream mixture over the beef and onion filling.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon evenly across the top.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese generously over the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a lighter option, use leaner ground beef or substitute with turkey or chicken. Customize the cheese and add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: low carb, casserole, bacon cheeseburger, comfort food
