Here’s a revised version of the Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole recipe with a focus on keto-friendly ingredients and nutritional information:
Low-Carb Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pickles for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Bacon and Beef:
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant. Drain any excess fat.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with half of the shredded cheddar cheese, all of the mozzarella cheese, and the crumbled bacon. Mix well.
- Make the Egg Mixture:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the beef mixture evenly in the dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef mixture, spreading it out evenly to cover.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with pickles and chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: 4g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Potassium: 434mg
This low-carb keto-friendly bacon cheeseburger casserole is hearty and satisfying, perfect for a comforting meal without the guilt of excess carbs. Enjoy!
How to Make a Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients
- ▢1 pound ground beef
- ▢6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ▢1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- ▢2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ▢1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ▢4 large eggs
- ▢1/2 cup heavy cream
- ▢1/4 cup mayonnaise
- ▢1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ▢1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ▢Salt and pepper to taste
- ▢1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ▢1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ▢1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢Pickles for garnish (optional)
- ▢Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Bacon:
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
Cook the Beef:
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the beef and cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Prepare the Beef Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with half of the shredded cheddar cheese, all the mozzarella cheese, and the crumbled bacon. Mix well.
Make the Egg Mixture:
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Pour the beef mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the beef mixture, spreading it out evenly to cover.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with pickles and chopped parsley or green onions, if desired.