Description
A comforting low-carb casserole filled with ground beef, crispy turkey bacon, and gooey cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 6 slices turkey bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup (optional)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped pickles (optional topping)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- Brown the beef by draining most of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tbsp in the skillet. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and onion is soft. Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cream cheese. Lower the heat and stir until melted. Return crumbled bacon to the skillet and mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together the eggs, heavy cream, yellow mustard, and ketchup (if using). Stir in half of the cheddar and half of the mozzarella.
- Assemble by pouring the egg mixture over the beef layer in the baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Serve by allowing the casserole to cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with pickles or parsley if desired.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 300mg