Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole: All the Flavor, None of the Bun

This Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole delivers the ultimate comfort food experience—all the savory, cheesy, bacon-packed flavor of a cheeseburger, served up in an easy, low-carb bake! Furthermore, this cheeseburger bake is a fantastic weeknight meal, requiring minimal prep and relying on simple ingredients like ground beef, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar cheese. The inclusion of dill pickle relish and a creamy heavy cream base guarantees that satisfying, tangy, juicy flavor with every forkful.

Ingredients for a Classic Cheeseburger Taste

• Bacon: Chopped; cooked until crispy to add essential smoky, salty flavor and texture.
• Lean Ground beef: The main protein; ground turkey can be substituted for a lighter option.
• Salt and Montreal Steak Seasoning: Used to season the meat and enhance the savory flavor profile.
• Large Eggs and Heavy cream: Combined to create a rich, custard-like base that binds the casserole together.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Provides the necessary sharp, cheesy flavor and melts beautifully into the bake.
• White vinegar: Adds a touch of acidity and tang, mimicking the bright notes of a cheeseburger.
• Dill Pickle Relish: Or finely chopped dill pickles; essential for that classic tangy pickle flavor and crunch.
• Minced white onion or Onion powder: Adds a foundational savory aromatic flavor to the casserole.
• Sugar-free ketchup: Contributes a sweet and tangy element without adding extra carbs (using regular ketchup will add 5 grams of carbs per serving).

How to Make Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

This recipe is designed to be made easily, ideally in a single, oven-safe skillet to minimize cleanup.

1. Cooking the Meat

Browning the bacon and beef provides the necessary depth of flavor and texture for the casserole.

1. Prep Oven: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. Cook Bacon: In a large oven safe skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
3. Cook Beef: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and season with a little salt. Cook and crumble the lean beef until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
4. Drain Grease: Remove from the heat and drain the grease from the pan (tilt the pan to one side, absorb the liquid fat with paper towels held by tongs, then throw it away).

2. Assembly and Baking

Once the meat is cooked, the assembly is quick, and the dish is ready for the oven.

1. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked bacon and the remaining ingredients (eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, vinegar, relish, onion/powder, and ketchup). Mix well.
2. Bake: Place into already preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Serve: Serve.

Recipe Notes and Serving Suggestions

• Baking Vessel: If you do not have an oven safe skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a prepared 9×13 casserole dish before baking.
• Ketchup Carbs: Using regular ketchup will add 5 grams of carbs per serving. Always opt for the sugar-free version for strict keto.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Seasoning: Montreal Steak Seasoning: This seasoning adds a robust, peppery flavor; if you don’t have it, use a combination of garlic powder, dried thyme, and black pepper.

Yield: 6 servings

Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

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An easy, low-carb Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole that bakes up the classic flavors of ground beef, bacon, and cheddar cheese in a creamy, satisfying dish.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ pound Bacon, chopped into ½ inch pieces
• 1 pound lean Ground beef, or ground turkey
• salt
• 1 teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 4 large Eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ cup White vinegar
• ¼ cup Dill Pickle Relish, or finely chopped dill pickles
• ¼ cup Minced white onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup Sugar-free ketchup

Instructions

1. Prep Oven and Bacon: Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 8 minutes). Remove the bacon to drain, leaving the grease in the pan.
2. Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with a little salt. Cook and crumble the beef until cooked through (about 8 minutes). Drain the excess grease from the pan and remove from heat.
3. Assemble Casserole: Stir in the cooked bacon, eggs, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, white vinegar, dill pickle relish, onion/powder, and sugar-free ketchup. Mix well to combine.
4. Bake: Place the skillet (or transfer the mixture to a 9x13 casserole dish) into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Serve: Serve hot.

Notes

• Baking Dish: If you do not have an oven safe skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a prepared 9x13 casserole dish before baking.
• Ketchup: Using regular ketchup will add 5 grams of carbs per serving.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

per serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 580Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 30g