Today I'd like to share one of the all time favourites from the KetoDiet App, my Bacon & Cheeseburger Casserole. You can now enjoy all the flavours of a cheeseburger in this delicious low-carb casserole.
To see how easy it is to whip up a batch of this family pleaser, our talented recipe developer Lauren made a quick step-by-step video.
Preparation timeHands-on: 15 minutes Overall: 1 hour
| Total Carbs | 8.3 | grams |
| Fiber | 2.4 | grams |
| Net Carbs | 6 | grams |
| Protein | 34.7 | grams |
| Fat | 58.3 | grams |
| of which Saturated | 25.8 | grams |
| Energy | 697 | kcal |
| Magnesium | 78 | mg (20% RDA) |
| Potassium | 601 | mg (30% EMR) |
Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (3%), protein (20%), fat (77%)
Ingredients (makes 6 servings)- 2 tbsp ghee (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced (110 g/ 3.9 oz)
- 1.1 lb ground beef (500 g)
- 1 cup sliced pickled cucumbers (142 g/ 5 oz)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (15 g/ 0.5 oz) - you can make your own
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup or tomato paste (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 7 oz canned chopped tomatoes (200 g)
- ¾ cup almond flour (75 g/ 2.7 oz)
- 2 cups grated cheddar (225/ 8 oz)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 5-6 thick-cut bacon slices or 10-12 thin-cut bacon slices (180 g/ 6.4 oz)
Tip: If you want to make this recipe nut-free, you can substitute the almond flour with ⅓ cup (40 g/ 1.4 oz) coconut flour.
Instructions- Preheat the oven to 360 F / 180 C. Grease a large pot with ghee. Peel and slice the onion and finely chop the garlic. Add to the pot and cook until fragrant for about 5 minutes over a medium-high heat. Stir to prevent burning.
- Place the beef in the pot with onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until browned from all sides.
- Add the sliced pickled cucumbers.
- Add the mustard, ketchup, ...
... canned tomatoes, chopped parsley ...
... and almond flour. Mix to combine well. Take off the heat and set aside.
- Crack the eggs in a bowl and add heavy whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper and whisk using a fork.
- Place the warm cheeseburger mixture into a large baking dish.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese, pour over the egg & cream mixture and stir with a spatula.
- Place in the oven and bake tor 25 minutes at 360 F / 180 C. Then, top with sliced bacon and place back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes.
- Once done, place on a rack and leave to cool down for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with crispy greens and more pickled cucumbers. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months and reheat as needed.
