Description
Bacon cheeseburger casserole delivers classic burger flavors without carb overload. Cheesy, meaty comfort blends perfectly in this simple, satisfying midwest-inspired dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds bacon, roughly chopped
- 2 eggs
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces (56 grams) cream cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons “no sugar added” ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 6 dill pickle chips, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a baking dish for the casserole.
- Crisp the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crunchy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- Sauté ground beef in the bacon drippings, seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and seasoning salt. Cook until meat is thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the beef, cooking until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate cream cheese, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into the meat mixture, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated and smooth.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer across the bottom.
- Distribute crispy bacon pieces and pickle slices evenly over the beef base.
- Whisk eggs and heavy whipping cream together in a separate bowl until completely blended.
- Pour the egg and cream mixture carefully over the beef and bacon layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbly cheese topping and set edges.
Notes
- Crisp the bacon slowly over medium heat to render fat completely and achieve maximum flavor without burning.
- Use lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to prevent excess grease while maintaining juicy texture.
- Replace ketchup with sugar-free ketchup or tomato paste to further reduce carbohydrate content.
- Swap regular cheese with dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan preferences, ensuring similar creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 553 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg