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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.
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Hands-on Overall
Serving size 1 slice
Nutritional values (per 1 slice)
Net carbs6.1 grams
Protein34.1 grams
Fat58.8 grams
Calories701 kcal
Calories from carbs 4%, protein 20%, fat 76%
Total carbs8.8 gramsFiber2.7 gramsSugars3.5 gramsSaturated fat25.1 gramsSodium1,017 mg(44% RDA)Magnesium78 mg(19% RDA)Potassium601 mg(30% EMR)
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)
- 3/4 cup almond flour (75 g/ 2.7 oz)
- 2 cups grated cheddar (225/ 8 oz)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 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 1/3 cup (40 g/ 1.4 oz) coconut flour.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 360 °F. 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 180 °C/ 360 °F. 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.
Bacon & Cheeseburger Casserole
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 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)
- 3/4 cup almond flour (75 g/ 2.7 oz)
- 2 cups grated cheddar (225/ 8 oz)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5-6 thick-cut bacon slices or 10-12 thin-cut bacon slices (180 g/ 6.4 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 360 °F. 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 180 °C/ 360 °F. 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.
Nutrition (per serving, 1 slice)
Calories701kcal
Net Carbs6.1g
Carbohydrates8.8g
Protein34.1g
Fat58.8g
Saturated Fat25.1g
Fiber2.7g
Sugar3.5g
Sodium1,017mg
Magnesium78mg
Potassium601mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1 slice)
| Total per 1 slice |
| 6.1 g | 34.1 g | 58.8 g | 701 kcal |
| Beef, minced (ground), raw, grass-fed |
| 0 g | 14.3 g | 16.7 g | 212 kcal |
| Onion, white, fresh |
| 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 7 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Ghee, homemade (KetoDiet app) |
| 0 g | 0 g | 5 g | 45 kcal |
| Cucumbers, pickled |
| 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 3 kcal |
| Dijon Mustard, homemade (KetoDiet app) |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 4 kcal |
| Ketchup, homemade (KetoDiet app) |
| 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
| Tomatoes, canned (unsweetened) |
| 0.5 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 5 kcal |
| Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal) |
| 1.1 g | 2.7 g | 6.6 g | 74 kcal |
| Cheddar cheese |
| 1.2 g | 8.6 g | 12.5 g | 152 kcal |
| Parsley, fresh (spices) |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs) |
| 0.2 g | 3.1 g | 2.4 g | 36 kcal |
| Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat) |
| 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 7.6 g | 73 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Bacon, streaky (high fat content), organic |
| 0 g | 4.1 g | 7.5 g | 84 kcal |
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