Description
This Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is a savory and satisfying dish that combines juicy ground beef, crispy bacon, and a cheesy egg custard baked to perfection. It’s an easy one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights, with a flavorful sauce made from sugar-free ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise to keep it keto-friendly and low-carb.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large eggs
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sugar-free ketchup, as needed
- Mustard, as needed
- Mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat to keep it lean.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Cook the mixture for about one minute to allow the spices to release their flavor.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together sugar-free ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Pour this sauce into the skillet and gently stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Assemble Base Layer: Transfer the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon evenly over the top.
- Add Egg Layer: Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl until smooth, then pour the eggs evenly over the meat and bacon layer in the baking dish.
- Top with Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use sugar-free ketchup to maintain the low-carb profile of the dish.
- You can substitute the mozzarella with other mild melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or Colby if desired.
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced pickles or a few dashes of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- This casserole reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To save time, cook the bacon in advance and crumble it just before assembling the casserole.
