Keto Cheeseburger Casserole with Bacon and Cheddar

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A crowd-pleasing high-protein casserole that captures the essence of a cheeseburger in every bite, with seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and crispy bacon. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Ground beef, 90% lean, Diced yellow onion, Minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 335 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 335 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat, then stir in diced onion, minced garlic, and tomato paste. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is softened.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Spread beef mixture evenly in prepared baking dish. In a bowl, mix shredded cheddar, mozzarella, sour cream, and 1/4 cup crumbled bacon until combined.
  5. Step 5: Spoon cheese mixture evenly over beef, covering completely.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
  7. Step 7: Let rest 5 minutes before serving to set the layers.

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