The All American Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with the convenience of a casserole. While recipes may vary, the basic idea typically involves layering ingredients such as cooked ground beef (or sometimes ground turkey), crispy bacon, shredded cheese, onions, pickles, and sometimes even diced tomatoes or other burger toppings. These ingredients are often mixed with cooked pasta or a biscuit-like topping and then baked until bubbly and golden brown. The result is a flavorful and satisfying one-dish meal that captures the essence of a bacon cheeseburger in casserole form. It’s a popular choice for family dinners or potlucks, offering a fun twist on traditional comfort food. You can keto-fy this dish with low carb noodles or with an almond flour base for a biscuit-like topping!
Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. ground beef
– 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup sugar-free ketchup
– 1/4 cup yellow mustard
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: chopped pickles for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar-free ketchup, yellow mustard, and mayonnaise to make the sauce.
5. Spread half of the cooked ground beef mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon over the ground beef layer, then drizzle half of the sauce on top.
7. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the sauce layer.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining ground beef mixture, bacon, sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown on top.
11. Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
12. Garnish with chopped pickles if desired, and enjoy your keto-friendly bacon cheeseburger casserole!
This dish captures all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger without the carbs, making it a satisfying and delicious keto-friendly meal option.