Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Step 1: Cook the Bacon

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.

Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef

1. In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil if necessary, and cook the diced onion over medium heat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3: Season the Beef

1. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
2. Remove from heat and set the beef mixture aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Egg Mixture

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
2. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5: Assemble the Casserole

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or similar-sized casserole dish.
3. Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Top with the crumbled bacon.

Step 6: Pour the Egg Mixture

1. Pour the egg and cream mixture evenly over the beef and bacon layer.
2. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 7: Bake the Casserole

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
2. If desired, broil the casserole for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese on top.

Step 8: Serve

1. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
2. Garnish with optional toppings like sliced dill pickles, chopped green onions, or extra crumbled bacon.
3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Cook Notes

• Ground Beef: You can use ground turkey or ground chicken as a leaner alternative to beef, but the flavor will differ slightly.
• Bacon: Cooking the bacon ahead of time gives it a crispy texture, but you can also mix cooked bacon bits directly into the beef mixture for convenience.
• Cheese Options: Feel free to use other cheeses like mozzarella, pepper jack, or Swiss for a variation in flavor.

Variations

Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Add 1-2 diced jalapeños to the beef mixture for a spicy kick, and top with sliced jalapeños before serving.

Mushroom and Swiss Version

Swap out cheddar for 2 cups of shredded Swiss cheese, and sauté 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms with the onions to add an earthy flavor.