If you’re just starting your keto diet journey, this keto cheeseburger casserole will easily become one of your favorite go-to dishes.
From cauliflower “mac and cheese” to chicken and zucchini keto casseroles, casseroles are incredibly easy to prepare and are a great way to make sure picky eaters are consuming their veggies in a delish and non-fussy way.
While traditional cheeseburger casseroles normally contain high-carb ingredients such as pasta, this keto cheeseburger casserole version is the ultimate low-carb main dish. It’s ready in under an hour and is a keto-friendly main course that everyone will enjoy.
This low-carb recipe has all the taste of your favorite burger, with just a fraction of its net carbs. You’ll be getting an entire family-size meal in just one casserole dish.
If you’re feeling adventurous and want to amp up the fat content, you can turn it into a bacon cheeseburger casserole by adding keto-friendly bacon pieces on top.
Casseroles are traditional American comfort food, and cheeseburgers are an all-time favorite, so you really can’t go wrong with this one.
This keto cheeseburger casserole is:
- Cheesy
- Filling
- Garlicky
- Tasty
Ingredients:
Salsa
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 scallions
- 1 avocado
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- fresh cilantro, to taste
Burgers
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 7 oz. shredded cheese, divided
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 oz. butter, for frying
Toppings
- 5 oz. lettuce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 5 oz. cooked bacon, crumbled
- 4 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2½ oz. sliced dill pickles
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions:
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Chop up the salsa ingredients and stir together in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Mix in seasoning and half the cheese into the ground beef, combining with hands or a wooden spoon until blended.
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Make four burgers and fry in a pan or grill if you prefer. Add the remaining cheese on top towards the end.
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Serve on lettuce with mayo, bacon, pickled jalapeños, dill pickle, and mustard. And don’t forget the homemade salsa!
Nutrition:
Net carbs: 3 % (8 g)
Fiber: 6 g
Fat: 79 % (104 g)
Protein: 18 % (53 g)
kcal: 1194
