This keto cheeseburger casserole might just become your new favorite dinner recipe. Think of all the deliciousness of a juicy bacon cheeseburger - without the bun, but with all the burger ingredients you love! It’s perfect whether you’re cooking for the family, hosting friends, or meal prepping for the week. Plus, it’s super simple to make, loaded with protein, healthy fats, and all the classic cheeseburger flavors—totally guilt-free!
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Low-carb casseroles are seriously the best, right? They make sticking to the keto diet so much easier, and meal planning is a total no-brainer.
Honestly, we pretty much live off casseroles. Plus, those mouthwatering smells? They have everyone running to the table before you even say, “Dinner’s ready!”
This low-carb cheeseburger casserole has become a go-to in our house—even the picky eaters love it. It’s a super simple ground beef casserole that’s budget-friendly and easy to throw together.
I mean, it’s got beef, bacon, and cheese all in one dish. How could it NOT be a winner?
Why You’ll Love This Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
This recipe isn’t just tasty—it’s got everything you need for a great keto dish:
- Meal Prep Win: It reheats like a dream, making it perfect for busy days.
- Family-Approved: Both adults and kids will love this cheesy, bacon-packed goodness.
- Totally Customizable: Add your favorite toppings, switch up the cheese, or try different seasonings to make it your own.
Craving a cheeseburger without all the carbs? This dish has you covered.
Ingredients You'll Need
Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up this tasty keto casserole:
- Ground Beef: Think of it as the burger patty base for your dish.
- Garlic Cloves + Onion Powder: For that extra flavor kick.
- Sugar-Free Bacon: Brings a smoky, salty crunch to every bite.
- Eggs: They help hold everything together and adds creaminess.
- Tomato Paste: Adds a little tang without the extra carbs.
- Heavy Cream: Makes the egg mixture rich and velvety.
- Salt + Ground Pepper: Simple seasoning to balance the flavors.
- Grated Cheddar Cheese: The ultimate cheeseburger topper—some goes inside, some melts beautifully on top!
Tips To Perfect Your Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
So, how do you make keto cheeseburger casserole? Quickly and easily, that’s how!
- Pre-bake the bacon. Have you tried the baking bacon method yet? It’s so simple to cook it in the oven until it’s nice and crisp. You get picture-perfect strips, and it’s a lot easier than frying in a pan. No more standing over a large skillet and dodging flying grease splatters!
- Freshly grate cheese at home. This will keep the carb impact and inflammatory ingredients to a minimum. There are hidden carbs in pre-shredded cheese, as potato starch or other fillers are added to keep the cheddar cheese shreds from clumping.
- Add cheese to the keto sauce. You can either stir the cheese into the meat or the sauce. I ended up stirring the cheese into the sauce, because it’s all going to melt together anyhow, so why not keep things nice and simple?
- Make it dairy-free. Swap the heavy cream for unsweetened almond or coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese.
- Add custom toppings. Top your casserole with keto-friendly ingredients like avocado slices, jalapeños, or a drizzle of sugar-free ketchup.
Serving Suggestions
What are some of your favorite side dishes to pair with burgers? I bet there are plenty of keto-friendly options you can whip up!
Love French fries? Try these jicama fries and crispy gluten-free green bean fries. They’ve got that same crunchy vibe and delicious flavor, but only 4.6g net carbs per serving.
If you don't love fries, these keto onion rings are super tasty and way healthier.
If you’re looking for something really low-carb, go for this mock low-carb potato salad. It’s only 3g net carbs per serving!
Storing and Reheating Tips
To keep your burger casserole fresh and tasty, make sure you store and reheat it the right way. Here’s how:
- Storage: Pop any leftovers into an airtight container or wrap them up tightly with plastic wrap. It’ll stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: When it’s time to reheat, just grab what you need, put it in a microwave-safe dish, and heat for 1-2 minutes until it’s nice and hot. Prefer the stovetop? Add a little oil to a pan and warm it over medium heat until it’s heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Simply cook the ground beef and onions in a skillet, then transfer to a slow cooker. Add in remaining ingredients (except for cheese) and stir well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle cheese on top during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
The slices are so filling, you can easily feed a crowd with this dish! You’ll get 12 servings from this keto cheeseburger casserole. But you can easily half the recipe for less or double it for more. Leftovers freeze well, too!
Most low-carbers love their bacon, but feel free to leave it out of the beef mixture if that’s not your thing. You can go ahead and add a veggie if you’d like, too. Maybe some broccoli!
Try a mix of Monterrey Jack and bleu cheese crumbles with some added mushrooms for an amazing 'Black and Bleu' inspired hamburger casserole.
Nearly any ground beef recipe will work quite well with ground venison. In fact, when I make low-carb ground beef recipes, I swap it out for venison at home. I use it in my keto cheeseburger soup too! Because it’s wild game, deer meat tends to be better than beef.
Love This Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole? Try These Recipes!
Here are a few family-friendly classics:
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is filled with layers of chicken, melted cheese, and diced ham.
- Big Mac Casserole is easy to make, packed with all the classic Big Mac toppings, and perfect for meal prep or a family dinner.
- Low Carb Zucchini Casserole is creamy and filling, and the best thing to eat when you want something that is rich.
- Keto Chicken Alfredo has broccoli and all of your favorite Alfredo ingredients- but with a lot fewer carbs.
- Keto Sweet Potato Casserole lets you enjoy sweet potatoes on a low-carb diet.
And, don’t miss these other easy low-carb ground beef recipes.
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First published on February 8, 2016. Post updated on June 25, 2025, with new images and updated recipe card.
Recipe
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole with Bacon
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cloves large garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound no sugar bacon cooked and chopped
- 6 eggs see note
- 1 can tomato paste 6 ounces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 12 ounces grated cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Chop and cook bacon in a cast-iron skillet until crispy. Drain the bacon grease and set aside.
- Brown ground beef with garlic and onion powder over medium high heat.
- Drain excess grease, then spread beef on the bottom of a cast-iron skillet.
- Stir bacon pieces into cooked beef.
- In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, tomato paste, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir 8 ounces grated cheese into egg mixture.
- Pour egg mixture over beef and bacon.
- Top with remaining 4 ounces of grated cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- If you want a less eggy casserole, reduce eggs and add more beef. Mushrooms, onions, and pickles are great add-ins!
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 6 months. It keeps in the refrigerator for at least 5 days.
- If you’d like to cut the recipe in half, an 8×8-inch baking dish instead. Or, you can double the recipe and use a 10×15 pan, and have deeper slices.
- Add some jalapeños and pepper jack with some diced tomatoes for a Southwest casserole.
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Suzanna
My first bite was “OMG!”. So delicious. I used 4 eggs equivalent in powered eggs, 3 lbs ground beef, deglazed the pan’s brown bits and added them and added 1.5tsp yellow mustard because I like mustard on my burgers. This recipe is definitely a family favorite and worthy of a once a month redo.
Becki Hernandez
This is a family pleaser! Easy to do, and not much left over. I made half the recipe and it filled a 12 inch skillet. I added the onions, pickles, fire roasted tomatoes and jalapenos. It smells and tastes great. Thank you!
Teri
Looks yummy, but it's missing pickles. Yes I know it sounds terrible, but try it. lol
Mary
I like this site because your recipes are consistently good, but this one was not my favorite. Although the flavors were fine, the consistency and appearance of the dish were off-putting. I won’t be making this one again - but I’ll find another of your many recipes that I DO like!
Bonnie
Made it without bacon as daughter is coming for dinner and gasp does not like bacon. So I added taco seasoning mix to the egg mixture and will have sour cream, taco cheese and guacamole on the side
Sarah Hippern
how many OZ Is in 1 serving size......just wondering what size a peice is for my carb counter....thanks so much.
Melinda
We love this. I often change up the cheese and seasonings to match our taste. I make this in a cast iron skillet and reduce the number of dishes to clean.
Mary LeBlanc
Hi,
Could leftovers be frozen?
Thanks much
Lisa MarcAurele
Yes. The leftovers do freeze well.
MARY SMITH
This looks yummy. Question: I usually buy already-cooked bacon. Can you suggest what the weight of cooked bacon would be instead of the 1# of raw that the recipe calls for??
Many thanks
Lisa MarcAurele
There's usually about 16 to 20 slices of regular cut bacon in a pound.
Norma
I would love to make this, however, I can’t have bacon. If I leave it out entirely will it alter the flavor and consistency of the dish. Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer!
Lisa MarcAurele
No issue with leaving out the bacon. It just be more of a regular cheeseburger casserole without that flavor.
Mimi
I just made this in my New Year prep day, and I had to take a serving for dinner. So good! I added pickled onions and pickled...pickles... according to your suggestion. Next time I'll probably increase the seasoning from my spice drawer, but this is another excellent recipe I'm going to add to my regular rotation!
Susan
I really like this! I cut it down to just 2 servings (I always to this with new recipes so I don't waste so much if I don't like it) and wish I had made more. My only change was to drain some Rotel Chipotle tomatoes - added a couple of hefty tablespoons. Will definitely be making a larger portion next time - maybe 6 servings. I like to have "heat and eat" things in fridge when I get home from work. Thanks for a great recipe!
KetoApril
I like this recipe, I sub in egg beaters for some of the eggs, and use lean beef and half and half for some the the HWC and also sub reduced fat (2%) cheese for some of the cheddar. This overall gives higher protein percentages that fat percentages. If you are trying to lose weight and your body is in a high fat state then this helps your body to feel full and use your own body fat for energy. Thanks Lisa for this recipe it helps me out when i just don't feel creative! One dish meals are a kitchen miracle and meal simplifier!
Kelly
I made this last night for dinner, and it was fantastic! I went southwest with it. No bacon, but added diced tomatoes with jalapeños, and added the seasonings from your fajita recipe. Used pepper jack cheese. Delicious!! Hubby loved it, too! Win-win!
Lisa MarcAurele
Sounds yum. Thanks so much for sharing the modifications!
Sherri
Is this a good recipe to freeze after baking. My husband and I really like it and I am thinking this maybe a good one to make ahead and have frozen portions to take out and eat.
Thank you!
Lisa MarcAurele
Yes. It's an egg based casserole that should freeze okay. I just thaw in the refrigerator or reheat right from the freezer.
Monica
I used bacon bits but decided when I made it again, I’d also have bacon on the side. I will also use McCormick’s Roasted Garlic and Herb seasoning instead of garlic and onion powder on the hamburger, so it actually tastes like the hamburgers I usually cook. Tweaking the second time to our preferences but really good overall the first time. Husband liked it.
Cassie
Is the tomato paste necessary?
Lisa MarcAurele
I use it as a ketchup replacement so if you don't want the ketchup flavor, you can leave it out.
einhver gaur
I loved it, i have been full for 3 days. Next time i won't eat the 12 servings in one sitting. But when you cook this do you mix the sauce and the meat or do you just the sauce ontop and let it mix during the cooking stages?
Lisa MarcAurele
I usually just pour the sauce on top, but you can mix the meat in the sauce too. Either way is fine.
Rachel
Can I make this with the exception of topping with cheese and freeze it. Then bake with fresh cheese when time to eat?
Lisa MarcAurele
The casserole can be frozen baked or unbaked. The cheese topping can be added right before baking.
Erica Smith
My family hated this. ????♀️
Lisa MarcAurele
I guess it's not for everyone. My family loves anything cheesy.
Karen
I don't have any bacon. Will it be ok with out?
Lisa MarcAurele
The bacon isn't essential so you can leave it out if desired.
Belinda
This recipe is great and everyone loved it. Thank you, Lisa, for another great recipe!
To Erica...why did you comment that your family hated it? What was your point? Keep it positive and kind or move on.
Penny
Could this be made in a crockpot? If so, what modifications would be made?
Lisa MarcAurele
The issue with making this in the crockpot is that you'll get condensation dripping down onto the cheese. I don't recommend slow cooking for that reason. However, if you have one of those casserole slow cookers where the dish can go in the oven to brown, I'd slow cook, then place under the broiler to brown the cheese.
Joni
I made it last night. It was delicious! My husband loved it. It was so flavorful. I used 88% lean ground beef, but should have used one with more fat. It was still really great and definitely will make again and again!
Joni
This sounds so delicious! I'm going to make it tonight!
Adam
Made this last night for wife and I - it was excellent.
Cut recipe in half but only used 2 eggs.
Additions - to the bechamel/cheese I added diced pickles, diced onions, couple of shakes of hot sauce and worcestershire, a few squirts of mustard, webers burger seasoning.
Beef: Get as much surface area as possible to get a good crisp when browning. I broke my 1lb into 4 pieces and flattened each one a bit before tossing in the cast iron. Flip those patties after a couple of minutes to get a nice crust on the other side, then break up once it is nice and crusty.
That last step makes this really taste like a good flat top burger.
Subs: I didn't have tomato paste so used about 2 ozs of tomato sauce. I probably could have used more.
Adam
I also added some yellow american torn into the top cheddar topping.
Nancy
Made this casserole for dinner. Everyone loved it. Only used 6 eggs. Added fresh mushrooms on top before the cheese. Will definitely make this again.
Rick O
I made this recipe last night for my family. My wife will try anything but is reasonably picky. Add to that a 17 year old boy who only eats meat, a 5 year old girl who will eat just about anything and a 2 year old boy who will eat just about anything. They ate it up. It was wonderful. Thank you.
Jill
Can u just cut that receipt in half totally to serve 6 instead of 12. ?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can cut it in half and bake in a square 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan. The baking time will just be a little less.
Nancy
There is no way that recipe feeds 12 people. We had 5 adults with very little leftover.
Laurie L, From Canada
You are a genius! Thanks for the recipe. I am SCD and just making the changes I need to fit my diet, and checking through many of the complimentary (only) responses you have already received. I am also subscribing to your eletter to receive more information and recipes. Thanks so very much for all your hard work and publishing efforts. I love that you seem to use a lot of flavour in your recipes.
Kristin
I don’t usually leave comments but I had to for this one. It is SO good. I was a little iffy making the egg mixture because it didn’t look super appetizing. But it was still so worth it! I can’t say enough good things about this recipe. I could eat it forever.
Danielle
I have to leave a comment because I have made this SO MANY TIMES that I can make it without looking at the recipe now lol this is amazing. I love it so much. Although I do think it’s perfect with 6 eggs only everytime, and an onion caramelized before the ground beef. Sometimes I add sugar free ketchup or some thousand island. It’s great. Thank you 🙂
Monica
Thank you !! I made this tonight and it’s amazing !!!
Sue M
I've been looking for a good hamburger casserole that is low carb ever since I was diagnosed as a diabetic. I've tried several and they were all just okay...this one is AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT and I have made it several times. THANK YOU so much for sharing this recipe and giving me back my "hamburger casserole" in a low-carb way!!!
PennyC
I made this casserole last night for my husband and me. I halved the recipe and used one egg less, (thinking it might be less quiche-like, as HE is anti-quiche. Well, we both loved it! He couldn't stop talking about how much he loved it, and asked me to add it to my dinner rotation. Yummy magical food creation!
Nessa
Can leftover be refrigerated and ate over the week? I made too much. It’s good though 🙂
Lisa MarcAurele
Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen.
Eric
Just to piggy back... how long would it be good for in the fridge or frozen?
Lisa MarcAurele
It's keeps a good week for me in the fridge and at least 3 months in the freezer.
Chris
Im one to cook by measurement... how much mushrooms and onions should i add?
Lisa MarcAurele
I wouldn't add more than a quarter cup of onions and half to full cup of mushrooms.
Kristen
Made this according to the recipe last week and everyone loved it, even my non-beef eating daughter! So cheesy and tasty! Making again tonight for friends and going to add more tomatoes, peppers and mushrooms. This is very filling and yummy for only being 4 carbs! I made it as directed in a 9x13 dish and cut into 12 pieces. Plenty of food, especially with a veggie on the side. Thanks!
Sandie Robinson
Can I use Lactose Free Milk instead of heavy cream?
Lisa MarcAurele
It can, but it's much thinner than cream so it might effect texture.
Cat Peters
There is also lactose free whipping cream.
Rebecca C
I made this in 2 pans so I could freeze one for later -- I've baked it -- how would you reheat it?
It's a great recipe thanks!
Lisa MarcAurele
If you froze it baked, I would thaw it in the fridge and then reheat in a low temp oven or microwave each serving.
Kay
Does anyone know the total carb count? I can't find the fiber to add to the net carbs to get the total carb count.
Lisa MarcAurele
Total carbs are 4 with no fiber.
Yolanda
My kids likes it, but my husband and I not so much!
Lisa MarcAurele
It's a very rich casserole. Maybe you might like it better cutting back on the cream and cheese?
Crystal
Do you think this is OK to freeze before cooking? Wanted to double up and save For future dinner.
Lisa MarcAurele
I freeze it after baking. But since it's basically like a quiche which can be frozen uncooked, I'd say it should be fine.
Susan D
I haven’t made this casserole in about a year but remembered it today, SO good.
Scott Witt
Very good! I added the onions and mushrooms. Could use a bit more spices but overall very tasty.
Tammy
Those brown cheese edges!
sue m
Right??? Soooo good.
Susan
A-Mazing!!!! Made this tonight and it exceeded all expectations? I served this with pickles as I love pickles on burgers. My picky family LOVED it too.
Jeff
Hope this appears as a regular comment not a reply to another. Unable to find any other button to comment.
Thanks for posting this recipe, it was simple enough to make, was delicious and I'll be making it again. A few suggestions/questions. I felt it was lacking in salt, especially given how much ground beef was used. I didn't see anything reincorporating the fat from the beef and bacon which would be useful on a Ketogenic plan. I cooked my beef in the bacon fat and added some of the fat to each daily meal. Lastly, to maintain the prep time listed, you need to have multiple pans going, one for the beef, another for the bacon or just make your bacon in the oven whilst browning the beef. Didn't time it but 1lb of bacon, 4 slices at a time took forever. Following that, I did the ground beef. Again, thanks for posting the recipe, you made my Keto experience much simpler!
Lisa MarcAurele
The easiest way to leave a comment is to click on the "Review" button in the recipe card. It will jump you right to the comment form. Thanks for the tips on the added fat! I do think there's plenty of fat already, but if you need it, it's a good option to add more.
Laura
Hi! I love your recipe! It would be really helpful if you could add to the nutritional info, how many grams (mass) the serving is. I realize that if you divide it up exactly according to instructions, the info should be accurate, but I think it would be helpful since people's beef, bacon, slicing, etc. is different. Since this is so high cal, and every bite counts, small differences in the size of the piece matter, so I want to put my pieces on a scale to be accurate.
Would love this info! Thanks!
Lisa MarcAurele
I agree, but I haven't have a good program to do that.
David
Maybe I missed it, but the nutritional informations shows per "piece." How many grams per "piece?"
Made this with ground sirloin, bacon, mozzarella cheese, eggs, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and diced pickles. Added some salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano. Used 1/2 kg of ground beef, 1/3 kg of bacon, 1/3 kg of cheese, and 3 eggs. Ran out of eggs, next time I'll use more eggs and more pickles.
Lisa MarcAurele
The software we use only calculates based on the number of servings. So the "1 piece" is 1/12 of the recipe.
Deb
I made this casserole for dinner today. I cut the recipe in half. It turned out perfectly delicious. I followed the directions and shredded my own block of sharp cheddar cheese. I wouldn't change anything about this recipe.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for letting us know how the casserole turned out for you!
Marie
I'm going to be trying this recipe asap. I just started my keto diet and am always looking for recipes to try. I have a question about the Spanish rice. Since I'm just starting keto is it ok to eat Spanish rice?
Lisa
All regular rice should be avoided on keto.
Kathalena
Makes this tonight for the first time. Hardest part was cooking a pound of bacon and keeping everyone out of it so I could chop it up. Even my pickiest eaters loved it!
Lisa
I have the same problem when I cook bacon!
Rodney
I just switched out the cheddar for Swiss and added mushrooms to the beef mixture. Also used Montreal steak seasoning instead of the other seasoning. My fiancé loves mushroom Swiss and didn’t care it wasn’t on a bun at al. Also found some Yukon gold fries for about 16 gras net carbs. I do intermittent fasting and find some carbs don’t effect my weight. Love the recipe. Very versatile!
Lisa
Yum! Those are some great swaps to change up the flavor.
Marcie
I need a non-dairy option. Could I use almond milk?
Lisa
It's just a bit thinner so you may want to use less or add something as a thickener.
Brit
I also need dairy free. I almost always sub with Natrel lactose free whipping cream (35%). It has always worked in the past for me. My fav cheese is Paradise Island brand.
Alyssa
Accidently put too much tomatoe paste in. I hope it still comes out tasting great
Lisa
It should be okay, especially if you like a lot of ketchup on your burgers.
Tracey
Hi ld like to add more veggies to this, do you think rices cauliflower and grated zucchini as well as mushies and onion would work?
Thanks
Lisa
I don't see why not. Veggies are always good add-ins to round out the casserole.
Jen
I haven't made this recipe but did my own version and added the riced cauliflower. It was really good!
Jill H
I want to prep this dish a day ahead. Can I make all the layers the night before and cook it the next day or should I should just bake the day before and reheat it. Looks yummy! Hope I hear back tonight otherwise I’ll wing it!
Lisa
You can certainly prepare this dish a day before if you'd like.
Daniel
I used 2.25lbs 50/50 wild pork and beef, and some Italian sausages chunks. Drained a can of petite diced tomatoes and used that with less tomato paste. Added fresh chives from the garden, sauteed an onion with 1/2lb chorizo, used 10 duck eggs. Added more cheese, because cheese is delicious. Topped with more Italian sausage and some mushrooms.
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your changes. Sounds good.
Kevin
I’ve made this dish 4-5 times now and it’s delicious every time. I decided to substitute the bacon (I know, I know, why would you ever take out bacon??) and use a layer of pepperoni. Everyone loved it! Just a change of pace to a delicious crowd-pleaser.
Lisa
Interesting mod. Thanks for sharing!
Angela
IS the recipe figured using venison or ground beef? I know venison has less fat than ground beef & im wondering if the fat is figured on ground beef or venison.
Lisa
It's done using ground beef as that's what most people use. Venison is much leaner with less fat.
Kay Pea
Thank you for this recipe. I am actually on a "moderate fat" low carb diet, so I used 93% lean ground beef and left out the bacon. It was still really good! My non-dieting houseguest even stole a few pieces of it.
Lisa
Sounds like it was a good cheeseburger casserole. Nothing wrong in cutting back a little on the fat as there's plenty in the cheese.
Dana
any idea what the nutritional facts would be if you used venison in place of beef, and took out the bacon? I'm curious how much that high fat figure would change.
Lisa
It would significantly reduce the fat and sodium as well as some protein. You can use a program like MyFitnessPal.com to come up with an estimate for the modified recipe. I just don't have time to do custom calculations.
Melissa
I can’t see where to make a new comment so sorry for piggybacking on yours!
I wish the recipe said “heavy WHIPPING” cream instead of just heavy cream... I didn’t have any “Heavy cream” (I do have heavy whipping cream) so I used half and half cream... I’m guessing this is why the casserole turned out super wet ;( what a waste of all those expensive ingredients 🙁
Hope it might still taste decent but I’m soooooo disappointed 🙁
Lisa
Heavy whipping cream and heavy cream can usually be subbed for each other as they only differ a little in fat content. Half and half is not a good sub for heavy cream as the fat content is much lower.
Dave
Um heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the same thing. If you failed to understand this and used half and half instead that's all on you.
Patrick
WOW! Actually Dave, you're not only wrong, you're a jerk. Heavy whipping cream and heavy cream differ slightly. Heavy cream has 6% more fat than heavy whipping cream. Maybe next time be less of a jerk.
Barbars
Not at all necessary to call someone on this site “a jerk”
Roy Mckeen
hi Lisa I stumbled on to this recipe today and I am going to try it as a person that no longer has a pancreas I'm always looking for low carb recipes that also taste good.
Lisa
Hope you enjoy the casserole Roy!
Hillary
When I put in all the ingredients on Myfitnesspal there are a lot of carbs. What can I use to replace the tomato paste?
Lisa
MFP isn't always accurate. You need to look carefully at the data from the ingredients chosen. You can try using a tomato sauce with no sugar added.
Teri
Can I use spaghetti sauce instead of tomato paste? I don't have the paste so I'm substituting. Also can I add cream cheese? Thanks
Lisa
You can, but it's much thinner.
Jenn Kohl
Use carb counter!!! It shows net carbs, whereas MFP shows gross carbs (without fiber and added sugar alcohols removed)
Kimberly Elledge
Is carb counter an app? It’s so hard to get your goals/macros entered into MFP and have them close , much less accurate!
Todd
Made this tonight with 1lb Ground Elk and 1lb ground Antelope. It was great! Kids loved it and wife loved it. I sautéed up some mushrooms and diced onion instead of the onion powder and used some seasonings I always use on ground meat. Thanks for the great recipe, I will be making it again.
Lisa
I usually make mine with ground venison. I've never had elk or antelope. Maybe we need to go on a hunting trip as we don't have those animals here.
Steven Worthington
Been keto for a year now and this is comfortably my favourite Casserole, it's amazing and so easy to tweak. Why is it so many of you seem to enjoy venison instead of beef? I've never even seen venison mince (ground venison) in Australia.
Lisa
Deer are plentiful here in the US. It's cheap wild meat for us. Grass-fed beef is a lot more expensive.
Howard
A lot of Americans are hunters/live in a family with hunters. Venison is delicious. It is a wonder feeling making a meal and knowing that you were involved in every step of the process. Being that venison is about organic as you can get, that doesn't hurt either.
Angel
Love finding that someone else primarily cooks with venison!! We rarely buy beef...and if we do it is steaks. We are trying this recipe tonight!
Lisa
Yes! It's our primary red meat here.
Ellen
Making this for the 2nd time. Unfortunately I don’t have a pan that large so I used two smaller ones and divided between ( last time a friend and I cooked together for our two families ). Will post how smaller pans turn out.
Lisa
Two smaller pans should be fine, but bake time likely needs to be adjusted.
MONI
I tried this meal tonight. I must say it was so delicious, I cut back on the eggs. I will being cooking this meal again real soon.
Thanks!
Lisa
Good to know it still worked out with fewer eggs.
Angel
How many eggs did you use? And did you add extra beef to make up the difference?
Lisa
I'm pretty sure she just reduced the number of eggs without adding anything in it's place. It's fine to do that if you want it less eggy.
Linda
I made this casserole for dinner tonight, it was absolutely delicious! My family loved it I didn’t think it was Egg-y at all and it’s nice how you can add things to it make it as simple as you like or add whatever you like and it’s still delicious I would make it again
Melissa Phillips
Made this tonight and it was wonderful!!! I used Roman lettuce and put thin lines of the cooked mixture in them and WOW! Trying some of the other recipes over the next few day and can’t wait to see how they taste. Thank you for this one!
Lisa
You're very welcome!
Christine Donaldson
Am American friend recommended this recipe to me and I decided to try it, even though I live in Spain and some ingredients are a little hard to find. So no bacon but jamon is wonderful. And because it is sliced so thinly, I could just add it to the meat as I was cooking it.
Tomato paste was a bit of a problem the first time I made it so I used chopped fresh tomatoes. And then I found a tin of tomato puree on holiday so bought it specially for this recipe.
Cheddar cheese? Not really but manchego is great. And I've found lots of other suggestions in other posts.
Everything is ok and this dish is wayyy beyond ok. It's deliciously tasty. I've now made it 3 times and it's a staple for us Thank you so much for this recipe.
Lisa
I'm so glad the recipe worked out for you in Spain!
Elizabeth
Even though your comment is a year old, I have to say I tried manchego when I saw it at my local Walmart.
It's FABULOUS!
Manchego can stand up to red meat and flavorings.
Mary
Outstanding recipe!!! Put 6 servings in freezer bags, and the other 6 fir this week's meals. Great flavor and the lady who suggested dribbling mustard on it before serving gets an A+ in my book. Thank you for this really great recipe. Happy Keto cooking everyone.
Lisa
Great idea with freezing half for later!
Jennifer
I made 2 smaller onesand froze one. the family loved it! My question now is what's the best way to reheat it after freezing?
Lisa
I'd just pop in oven from freezer and bake a little longer. Or if already baked, I'd reheat in micro or thaw in refrigerator and reheat in oven.
Emily
I made exactly as recipe stated, except I layered seasoned green beans on top of the meat before I poured the egg mixture. It was really good and a great way to add a veggie in the mix. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
Lisa
Nice touch! Green beans is one of the few veggies my husband and daughter eat so might have to give that a try.
Jodee
How many servings do you get out a 9x13?
Lisa
It's at the top of the recipe... I got 12.
Danielle
Are you supposed to cook the bacon first before adding it into the casserole? I did not and the bacon looks undercooked.
Lisa
Per the recipe and prep photo, the bacon is cooked.
Megan
We really enjoyed this recipe but we did play with it a little. I wish I hadn’t gone with other commenters’ advice about chopping the bacon and cooking it with the ground beef. It resulted in bacon that never got crispy. Next time I will take the extra time to make the bacon in the oven - I think it’s worth it! I was concerned about the eggs so i cut those in half. I did end up adding a bit of garlic salt once it was cooked because it seemed like it needed a little something else. That worked for us. Next time i will add the garlic salt to the beef as i am browning it. It’s easy to play around with this recipe to suit your tastes. Thinking in the future I’ll try adding a bit of mustard and pickles, or trying it with some added mushrooms. Ours only needed 20 minutes in the oven, so with 10 mins of prep time this only took 30 minutes total which is amazing! Will definitely be making this again! Thank you for the recipe!
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your version Megan!
Rhonda
Can you use tomato sauce instead of paste?
Lisa
You can, but it's a lot thinner.
mike
This sounds really good, I have to try this. Don't know how your family might feel about spinach (I thaw from one of those bags of chopped frozen) and or green onions. There aren't a lot of vegetables I like, but I end up putting green onions in a lot of things. Thanks for putting this out there. Always looking for low carb one pan/pot recipes.
Lindsi
I was very excited about this recipe since I have been trying a lot of new Keto recipes. I did everything per the directions and it came out very eggy. It was a little soggy so I cooked it 15 minutes longer but it was still the same. It also didn’t have much flavor. I may try again in a few weeks with less eggs and more seasoning.
Yenna
Keto IS, if you must lable, a dietary restriction. So please stop acting like your restrictions are the only ones out there. Find recipes written with your restrictions in mind rather than complaining about a keto recipe that clearly isn't. I happen to be diabetic and keto, I'm learning after years of struggling with an insufficient low carb only diet, is literally the perfect option for my health needs. So all of you complainers, please stop.
Education is important when it comes to the healthy, balanced, Keto (LCHF = Low Carb High Fat) way of eating. I'm new to it. I've spent almost a year researching it. I took all my information to my doctor to discuss it with him. As soon as I mentioned it he smiled this huge smile and confirmed everything I'd learned on my own. Educating yourself before you decide that insulting a recipe, or it's author by insulting the recipe they created, on a blog you don't understand is a good idea.
It takes work to figure out and write recipes. Those that do all that work and then share it for those of us who see seeking them out are good hearted people supporting and encouraging others in their pursuit in healthy eating. I, for one, and forever grateful for bloggers just like this. Thank you for all you do!
I have one question. My wife is a cancer survivor and sometimes eggs cause texture issues for her. It's it possible to reduce, or remove, the eggs without adding anything to it? Or maybe educate me on the need for the eggs? I'm sorry, I'm still new to this! ☺
Lisa
The eggs are used to set the casserole and hold it together. You could try it without, but you'd need something to thicken and replace the bulk.
Paula Kramer Luer
According to DJ Foodie, you can substitute 1 TBSP chia seeds plus 3 TBSP water or broth, wine, etc, mix together and let sit for 15 minutes, for each egg. Play with the recipe and see what works, maybe all chia eggs, or 1/2 and 1/2. I have used the chia seeds instead of bread crumbs in meatloaf and it was great so I expect it would work in this recipe too
Cheryl Deger
Maybe add some cream cheese, instead of the eggs as a thickener??? Not sure if that would work or not, but maybe...
Bonny
We put a drizzle of mayo and chopped pickles on top, it just put it over the top.
Lisa
I combined two different cheeseburger casserole recipes. I added sliced onions and a brick of cream cheese to the meat mixture. I then placed pickle chips on top of meat and bacon. It is really one of my go to recipes now. Keep up the amazing posts.
Justyne
This is absolutely amazing. But how many servings is this?
Lisa
I get 9-12 servings.
Shannon
Tried this and really liked it. Next time I plan to use ground turkey or pork as one little serving took up half my fat for the day (I’m on keto). And it’s so good I want to have more than one serving 🙂
Dave
Liked this simple recipe a lot. Also added chopped dill pickles,mushrooms,a dash of liquid smoke and topped it with french fried crispy onions for little crunch.When it came out of the oven and plated it I topped it with yellow mustard for little tanginess.Mmmmmm good.All that was missing was the bun.WE will make this again.
laura
do you think it would taste as good with turkey meat instead of beef?
thanks
Lisa
Turkey is an acceptable sub, but I like the taste of beef or venison better.
Melissa
I was very skeptical about the egg in this, I just wasn't sure if it would taste good but OMG, this is the most decadent delicious dish ever. Great recipe, thank you!
Lisa
I'm so glad the recipe was a winner for you!
Elizabeth
Made this last night, and it was a hit with the entire family! My 6 year old even said, “Thank you for making this, Mom!” Both he and his little brother asked for seconds, which pretty much never happens except with Mac n cheese! My husband, who also eats keto-ish, liked it enough that he said he’d take some of the leftovers for lunch (not something he does often).
It need a few extra minutes in the oven to set in the middle, but that’s often true for my casseroles so it might be a quirk of my own oven. Next time, I’ll use just a little bit more salt than called for and I think I’ll add diced onions to the meat instead of just onion powder. Great recipe, and not too complicated.
Rachael Elizabeth Smith
If I were to add some diced pickles and tomatoes to this recipe, would I mix them in and bake with the casserole or add them on top after baking?
Lisa
You could do that or add them on top after baking.
Cami
I prepared this last night and it was yummy - I omitted the tomato paste and added a tablespoon of Dijon mustard instead. Also when browning the ground beef, I added some dashes of Worcestershire and Liquid Smoke. My husband loved it. Next time I'll add some sauteed onions and pickled jalapenos as well.
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your mods!
Alexa
You took the tomato paste out altogether? Did it upset the integrity of the casserole any?
Lisa MarcAurele
I think it should be fine. I only use tomato paste to give a "ketchup" flavor to the casserole.
Cinzia
Instead of scissors to cut bacon, stick a knife into one edge of the package of bacon, run it around so that you've cut the top plastic off.
Then using a chef's knife you can cut 1 inch pieces or however small sections you want, cutting thru the entire pound of bacon at once. Make sure your knife is sharp. You can break the bacon sections apart easily enough, and they come apart further while cooking.
This is also good to cut the bacon in half if you only want to use half a package, or even if you just want bacon strips. So much easier to handle the small strips while cooking.
Also, I put my bacon in the oven at 400 for about 20mins. Line the pan with foil. FABULOUS, no mess, no need to turn the bacon over while it cooks. You can pour the bacon fat into a jar once done if you use that, and the pan has nothing to scrub-just wash the oil off!
Lisa
Thanks for the tips!
Kelly
What is the serving size for this recipe?
Lisa
It's 1/12 of the recipe which is a square about 3x3.25 inches in size.
Taylor
Hi Lisa I love this recipe. I’m trying to figure out a substitute for the tomato paste since it has the majority of carbs. I tried just omitting it and that didn’t really work bc the top layer wasn’t think enough. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Lisa
You can try pumpkin puree. It's what I use when I avoid nightshades.
Gwen
Can you layer this with sliced zucchini (think substitution for lasagna noodles), and cook the same amount of time?
Lisa
I don't see why not. But, it may release some liquid into the dish.
Rhonda
Slice and roast the eggplant first then layer and it will be fine.
Lynn
Oh. My. Goodness. I think this is the perfect casserole! It was love at first bite for me! So rich and filling that a little goes a long way! I cannot get over the yummy combination of hwc and tomato paste! Fed the family for dinner one night and fed hubby for lunch the rest of the week! Thanks for a fabulous keeper!
Lisa
You're welcome!
Julie
i just made this last night and added thousand island dressing on top of the egg mixture and it turned out really, reaally good. Next time, i'm going to add lettuce and sour cream to it as well. I ended up freezing it last night, but what temp would you suggest reheating this in the oven for and how long?? I also love this recipe because I've been on the keto diet for a year and it fits well with my ketogenic lifestyle.
Lisa
I usually just cook longer at the recommended temp.
Sue W
Any idea what the calories, carbs, fat, etc. would be if you used ground turkey, 6 eggs and half and half?
Lisa
Fat would be less, but you'd have to plug it into an online calculator like MyFitnessPal.
Yazsha Winesett
It would'nt change. The tomato paste is where the carbs are.
Know
It's easy to do the calculations yourself and FYI ground turkey is terrible for you...full of chemicals.
Krista
This was truly amazing Lisa and so easy! I did have already cooked bacon from the store and I used sissors as one of the other commenters wrote! Thank you for the tip! My non keto family even went back for seconds. Thank you!
Lisa
You're welcome!
Mallory
Hi everyone! I was hoping to make this tonight but am missing heavy whipping cream. Any substitutes? Would cream cheese work? ?
Lisa
You could try almond or coconut milk, sour cream, or plain yogurt.
Lydia Calderon
Substitute for heavy cream is 3/4 milk and 1/4 melted butter... makes 1 cup heavy cream
Summer
Is it really? I would love to try this. I'm trying to see if I can make this with what I have at home. I have butter and milk.. is there a special way to create the heavy cream with that mix?
Lisa MarcAurele
I'm pretty sure you melt the butter and add it to the milk. Keep in mind that milk is much higher in carbs than cream.
Mike
Holy smokes this is perfection! Definitely will be a low carb choice as the recipe is already laminated on my fridge. I only changed one thing, fried the bacon in with the beef to save time. Thanks so much for posting!
Gust Tatlas
We just made and it I'd freaking awesome. Tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger. So much so I put a little ketchup and mustard on mine serving.
Fiona
Hi - I plan on making this ahead of time and freezing it. What temp. and how long would you recommend for re heating?
Lisa
I cook the frozen dish at 350F for about 25 minutes or until completely heated.
Dottie
So you cook it through completely then freeze? This would be so good for me because my chickens are in overdrive laying eggs (hubby brought in 21 tonight!) and I could use up a lot at one time! This recipe is excellent! Thank you!
Lisa
I've never frozen it without cooking it first, but that may work too.
Joe
I cannot thank you enough for this recipe. I made this last night after finding it, and it was exactly what I was looking for. I am going to make it every Sunday night now to have throughout the week for dinners. As everyone else has said, this is such an easy and flexible recipe, but I genuinely just wanted to say THANK YOU!
Lisa
You're welcome Joe!
Jane
YUM! I just made this tonight and it's a definite keeper.
Jessie
I am wanting to take this to a Christmas party tomorrow but would rather make it in the crock pot. Has anyone tried this? If so..what setting, how long, etc? Thank you!
Lisa
That question was answered in another comment. High for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
Jessie
So I made this recipe a couple weeks ago for dinner and loved it! I have a Christmas party Wednesday that I want to bring this dish to, but I think it would be easier to have it in the crock pot. You mentioned in your post that this recipe would be good for the crock pot, but I just wondered if you had tried it yet? How long, what setting, etc? Thanks so much!
Lisa
I haven't tried it, but I'd layer it in the crock and slow cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
Bettina M Moore
I live in NM so I added green Chile... So good!! And now I have extra in the freezer.
Angelina
When you reheat did you reheat it frozen or thaw and then reheat? And what temperature to reheat?
Pamela
Made this last week and I'm ready to make it again. The kids and my husband loved it. I don't always LOVE leftovers but I could not resist this. I ate it for 3 days!! It was amazing.
Rachel Lackie
Winner, winner in our house. Delicious and Husband and Son said it was a keeper. I didn't have heavy cream so I used canned Tia Coconut Milk, good if your lactose intolerant. With everything else I followed your recipe. We usually don't have bacon in the house and not sure if I would use it again. Like I said we all loved it just as is. I made it and put into 2, 8 X 8 Pyrex pans. Freezing the second one.
Lisa
Good to know it's good with coconut milk. I've been moving to coconut cream rather than using heavy cream.
Summer
Thank you! So I could just cut the batch in half and use one 8x8 pyrex pan with same cooking time and temp?
Lisa MarcAurele
It will likely cook up quicker with a smaller dish and amount.
Katy
I made this tonight and added a bit of brie on top and used 1/2 cream cheese and 1/2 whipping cream. It was absolutely amazing. Thank you!
Lisa
Brie and cream cheese sounds wonderful for this!
Ashley Breanna @ HerHeirloom.blogspot.com
We have made this several times in our home. We really love it with mushrooms baked right in with the meat! We're planning to top with pickles and lettuce next time we enjoy it. I just assembled the casserole and put it in the freezer, so we will see how well it freezes!
Lisa
So glad you enjoy this one!
Laure
Tip for those wanting to save time. Scissors, use scissors to cut up your bacon and cook it up with the ground meat. This tip has saved me a lot of time on many recipes that require bacon bits.
Lisa
Great tip! I'll try it.
Marnie
You nailed it with using scissors to cut the bacon! I highly recommend Kitchenaide scissors and they also work fantastic when cutting up wings..so easy.
Paulette DiPiazza
I use scissors for many things. They work great for cutting pizza.
Denise
I have used scissors to cut bacon, greens,pizza,etc saves a lot of time!!!?
Sabrina
Just made it and it is delicious!
Thanks for the recipe!
Lisa
You're welcome!
Margaux
Hi Lisa, do you think this will work if I use burger patties instead of the ground beef? If so how many eggs do you think I'll need since the burgers won't need binding ? Thought it would be nice to just scoop out one burger patty for each person
Lisa
You can still use the same amount of eggs or reduce them so you'll have just enough to cover.
Billie Francis
I am all about low carbs but I wouldn't serve this because of the high fat and sodium content. Ugh.
Lisa
Luckily, the fat and sodium (an important electrolyte) aren't an issue for most people on low carb!
Thomas wright
This dish sound terrific! Have you tried making this in a cast iron skillet tho?
Lisa
I haven't, but if you think it would fit, I'd go for it! I have made it in an enameled cast iron casserole pan.
Mbw
This sounds terrific. And you are absolutely right, us low-=carbers do not worry about healthy fat or real (not iodized) sat!
Penny
NOTHING wrong with high (good) fat. Catch up already. And where is the high sodium?!?
Jessica
Nutritional facts state 1255 mg salt...pretty high.
Lisa
That number was wrong. Fixed the label.
Joyce LeBlanc
But that's what makes it perfect for the Ketogenic diet. Fat is good, not bad. People are losing weight, reversing diabetes, and fixing other health problems with the low carb, high fat way of eating.
Lydia
Im going to try this using ground turkey and reduced sodium bacon. Also I will substitute fat free half & half for the heavy cream and probably serve with steamed veggies. A great concept and seems like it could be easily tweaked for those of us with dietary restrictions.
Dagny
You don't understand keto.
Samantha
Is this freezer friendly? It looks so good, and I'd love to add it to my 'male ahead' list.
Lisa
It does freeze well if you'd like to save it for a quick meal later.
Jill Wischmann
Just made this tonight, so good. I did do a few subs, tomato sauce, 8oz for paste and subbed cream cheese instead of whipping cream. Only 18 carbs in the whole thing, only made a 1/2 batch. It made 6 servings. 3 carbs each serving. I made this just for me and my daughter loved it. Loved it, loved it. Thanks so much, down 9 lbs and feel great.
Lisa
Thanks so much for sharing your mods!
Pam
Can you use ketchup instead of tomato paste?
Lisa
You can, but most have added sugar.
Stefanie
How much cream cheese do you use?
Jessica
This was a hit with the kids. Quick and easy after work. As some users said cooking the bacon took the longest, however some said they used bacon pieces store bought I have read those have lots of hidden carbs? I used four large eggs because I was fearful of an eggie texture. It turned out great. Thanks
Lisa
A lot of bacon has added sugar as part of the cure. Some of it does remain in the meat. If the bacon tastes sweet, there's a good chance there's hidden carbs.
Cheryl
Made this last night. Excellent! I agree, next time I'll make half the recipe, but now I have some lunches in the freezer.
Lisa
It does freeze well so at least there's a plus side to the larger casserole size. 🙂
Kate Horrell
Made this the other night, I added cut up pickles, a 1/2 c of mozz cheese and mushrooms to the egg mix, then topped it off with thawed chopped spinach and cheese on the top, SOOOO good.
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your modifications. The spinach and mozzarella sound like good adds.
Sades
I used low carb ketchup, mustard, hambuger seasoning and Worcestershire sauce in my hamburger. I then put some hot sauce in my egg mixture. I didnt use the tomato paste at all.
I guess I used too deep a dish because I had to cook it a lot longer to set the eggs. It was delish. Thanks!
Lisa
You're welcome. I'm gladd the casserole worked out for you.
Sheli
How much of the ketchup, mustard hamburger seasoning and worcestershire sauce did you use?
Jan
I whipped this recipe up this afternoon while my littles were napping. I was surprised by the amount of eggs, so I actually cut mine down to three just because I like more of a creamy/ cheesy consistency. I also added a scoop full of cream cheese and sour cream to the mix. Added diced onion to the beef while browning, and mixed hand grated medium cheddar cheese throughout the dish. It's all prepped and ready to pop in the oven! I'm excited. I've been on Keto for about a month now, and it's not always easy to find kid-friendly recipes. Luckily all of my boys are very carnivorous. ? I'm going to serve it over macaroni and cheese for my carb-eaters. Thanks for the recipe! I'll follow up with my review!
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your mods! Great option for those wanting to cut back on the eggs.
Stefanie
How did it turn out with the mods? Would you use the cream cheese and sour cream again?
Shirley Winter
I am thinking of using GROUND TURKEY, TURKEY BACON, EGG BEATERS AND GREEK FAT FREE YOGURT instead of Heavy Cream. This sounds really good, but being a WW, I will modify the recipe. Will let you know how it turns out!
What is your opinion on the recipe change? Would appreciate your response.
Lisa
If you are watching calories, those would be good changes. It should still be low carb as well.
Kelly
If you're goal is ketosis that fat count is too low and the protein count is too high. As previously said though if the goal is just low calories without an emphasis on ketosis then thats a good modification.
Onetha
Hey how did it turn out I was also gonna make those changes
Pam
Can this be made 24 hours in advance!
Lisa
It can!
Kelly
Could i make this without the cream?
And fewer eggs so the meat still binds but has less calories and fat with removing the cream?
Lisa
Without the cream and less eggs, you may need to add in another liquid. But, I don't see why it wouldn't work without.
Jo
This was so so good! I had it with a little mayo, mustard, Romain and pickles on top. My girls ate it up quick, and my very picky 6 year old even asked for seconds!
I used only 5 eggs and 1 egg white. And only 3 oz of tomato paste. I also only used 8oz of cheese, because I didn't want to shred another block lol.
Delicious! I will definitely make again!
Lisa
Thanks for sharing Jo! It's great when you find dishes the kids will eat that are also low carb. 🙂
Sarah Stierch
Yes!! This is awesome!! I halved it (I live alone and can't handle that much leftover in the freezer!) served it up with avocado and Tapaito hot sauce. I love how I can really build on this recipe - add diced tomato, too! Thank you!
Lisa
I've never had Tapaito hot sauce. I'll have to look for that one. It does make a lot so doing a half recipe is perfect fewer people.
Jessica
I love love love this recipe. I've made it several times. It's a go-to low carb favorite. I make it exactly as you posted it and it's perfect! I have one baking in the oven as we speak. 🙂
Lisa
Really appreciate you wring in Jessica and I'm glad that it's become a favorite.
Tony E Martinell
This has been in my rotation for a while now, a must for those of us low carbing and not wanting to get burnt out.
Lisa
I've got it on my rotation too. Thanks for sharing Tony!
Lisa Jupiter
Cholesterol 262mg
It looks delightful with all the cheese.... HOWEVER, Egg, ground beef AND bacon. . All that I can force out in words is to for warn, Do you have your MD the cardioologist number on speed dial?
Set up your annual scheduled? ~!!!!!!!! <3
Lisa
There's nothing to worry about as eating cholesterol doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels. Eating trans fats like hydrogenated oils, not healthy fats, are something you need to avoid. I've been eating this way for over fifteen years and my blood cholesterol levels have not increased. Read here: Why you should no longer worry about cholesterol in food.
Alina
I am a medical professional, and I agree. Your body actually creates more cholesterol than you could ever consume. Recent studies prove diet will not change your #'s at all. But, statins will. If you have high cholesterol, it's genetics, not diet. But, the good news is, taking statins will greatly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, if you suffer from high cholesterol.
Lisa
I've actually found that drinking unfiltered apple cider vinegar has helped my numbers go down. Consuming less sugar did cause my number to go down as well, but not as much as the vinegar. However, if I don't drink the ACV consistently, my number goes back to where it usually is. I'm not worried even though I'm right around 200 because my good cholesterol is super high.
Bettany
Read more Lisa Jupiter.
As a dietitian, I can tell you something: READ.
Nicole
I agree with the comments of previous posters... You are very kind and humble!
! Thank you for all you do! I love your recipes and your kind way of expressing yourself to your readers❤
Lisa
Thanks so much Nicole!
Hunter
Omg thank you for posting this I just started low carb and am a large man who was gettin extremely tired of salads, and this is the bomb!! Mmmmmmm, just took my third bite and it's even better than the first two! Five stars, 2 thumbs up, grade A goodness.
Lisa
Glad you like it Hunter! My husband loves this one too and he's not a low carb eater.
Cheryl
I'm going to try this but have to wake children my salt. This recipe has alot of sodium so ill have change that
Windy
Throw away your table salt and use pink Himalayan sea salt. You wont have to worry about added sodium and will get essential potasium instead!
Dagny
Salt won't hurt you unless you have a disease affected by salt. If you're eating unprocessed you NEED salt (an impt electrolyte). The "salt scare" is not real science. Have a glass of water.
Low Carb with Jennifer
I featured this recipe in my post 25 Low Carb Dinners the Whole Family Will Love! https://jenniferbanz.com/25-low-carb-dinners-the-whole-family-will-love
Lisa
Thanks Jennifer! I'll give your post a couple shares.
aaron
Tomato paste is not low carb. I dont understand. a single 6oz can of tomato paste is like, 35g of carbs.
Lisa
It's spread out over 12 servings.
Gloria
What is considered a serving
Lisa
I slice the casserole into 12 pieces and consider a serving one slice.
Mika
Look at different pastes. The one I use is 5 net carbs and spread out over the entire dish.
Anastasia
Whatnpaste do you use?
Lisa
I use an organic kind that comes in a can.
Sara
Yum yum yum! I added mushrooms and onions to this and cut the eggs back to 6. It was really good but I felt that it needed a tiny bit more of a kick. I'm one of those who likes mayo on my burgers (even the smell of ketchup makes me nauseous - don't judge) so I added a tiny dab of mayo to each bite and that did the trick! I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for the recipe!
Lisa
Mayo is a great addition! I always used to mix my ketchup with mayo for burgers.
Becky
I added some diced pickles to the meat mixture and used 5 eggs + 3 egg whites... SO delicious! Not eggy at all and tasted just like a cheeseburger! My family loved it!!
Lisa
Great way to reduce the yolks and eggy taste!
Lindsey
I LOVED THIS!! I have a lot left over and want to pack it for lunch tomorrow. Will it still be okay if it's put in the fridge over night and re heated in the microwave tomorrow?
Lisa
It will! I've done just that with this casserole.
Erin
What would you consider a serving size? I made this tonight, used 6 eggs and diced up dill pickles. I think was a hit!
Christy
This is amazing! The whole family loved it, and we will be making it regularly. I served it with a side salad and dill pickle salad dressing!! YUM!!
Lisa
Yum on the pickle dressing!
Geoffrey S.
Do I need to grease the casserole dish or spray it with cooking spray?
Lisa
If it's not a non-stick, it wouldn't hurt.
Bippy
I made this not expecting much- I've had horrible luck with keto crockpot and casserole recipies, but this is DELICIOUS. Thank you so much!
Lisa
You're welcome! 🙂
Kylie
Hi Lisa
I transported this recipe to my fitness pal and it came up as 55 carbs per serve. Does this sound right?
Thanks
Lisa
You need to look at the ingredients you chose. MFP is known to grab the wrong ingredients or use ingredients with false nutritional information.
Kari Doctor
Has more like 7 to 10 per serving
Melva Williams
I just used myfitness pal discovered that it was the way in which the eggs were converted. It was Bordeaux eggs. I changed it and it was then in line with the above nutritional facts.
Ashley Warren
That's exactly what happened to me... switched the Bordeaux Eggs and it dropped significantly. I was so confused until I switched it. Thanks!
Erin
Do you think that this would freeze well? We are just a family of 3, so I was contemplating dividing it into two smaller dishes and freezing one.
Lisa
It should, but I haven't tried it.
Erin
I ended up cutting the recipe in half, and it was a hit!! Even my 3 year old at it. Thanks! I'll try freezing next time! 🙂
Lisa
I love when the kids enjoy low carb dinners!
Shanlen
I plan to cut recipe in half as well; how long did you cook it for?
Mande Rose
Great dish! I didn't end up using bacon, do you know what the updated nutritional information would be based on that?
Lisa
Here's some data on 1 ounce of bacon:
Calories 153
Calories from Fat 107
Total Fat 11.8g
Saturated Fat 3.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 31mg
Sodium 655mg
Potassium 160mg
Protein 10.5g
Dayna
Lisa! Why 8 eggs? That seems like soon many!
Lisa
The eggs hold it all together. You can reduce the number if you'd prefer.
Synethia
Yeah with all of the eggs, the recipe didn't turn out like I planned, so I'm not sure if I'll make it again anytime soon, it's a lot of food going to waste. Maybe perhaps mention in the ingredients that the reader can use less eggs. Because it doesn't look anything like the picture, I feel like I need one more pound of ground beef, just to cut down on all of the eggs. But thank you for posting, hearty low carb recipes are my favorite!
Lisa
I can add a note about the eggs and adding more beef for those who prefer it.
Michelle Fisher
Goodness. It's not her fault you didn't like it.
Alli
Exactly my thought.
Lynne
Recipe calls for 2 pounds of ground beef with the 8 eggs.
Margie
How about using egg whites instead? The egg flavor is overpowering.
Lisa
You can do that or replace some of the whole eggs with whites.
Vanessa Dieguez
What can I replace the heavy cream with? I have everything but that. Any ideas?
Lisa
Any dairy product like sour cream, yogurt or cream cheese would work. Or, you could use almond or coconut milk. Whole milk can be used, but it does add more carbs.
Kari Doctor
I used half and half.Less carbs than milk and I already had it for coffee!
Lisa
It is a bit more than heavy cream, but totally acceptable to use.
Angela
Added the mushrooms ! Great recipe and was even good cold when I snagged a bite the next day.
Lisa
Yum! I love mushrooms!
Emily
Hi! I'm brand new to cooking and going to try this recipe this weekend. What type of mushrooms do you buy, how do you prepare them, and how much did you put in for this whole casserole? Thank you!!!
Lisa
I used regular button mushrooms in a can. You can use any mushroom that you like!
Temple Sinclair
This is a good recipe. Next time I'll try mushrooms Did u cook them first?
Lisa
For the best flavor, you'll want to sauté the mushrooms first. I prefer provolone or swiss cheese with mushroom burgers so you may want to change up the cheese too.
Dana W. Good
I just made this and I have 3 words: MMMMmmm, MMMMmmm, MMMMmmm!!
Lisa
Glad you found this one to be yummy!
Phillip Nollner
so i just put it into the oven...looks delicious...but one of my pet peeves: prep time - 10 minutes!!! from the time i opened the link and decided i wanted to make this, it took me 2:10...yes, that's 2 hours and 10 minutes...i think it took more than 10 minutes to get the pans and ingredients out and opened...then i cooked the bacon...i am sorry, no one can cook a pound of bacon in 10 minutes, let alone all the rest of the prep...i know they do this on TV when they have peoples to get everything together...but if i am looking for something i can quickly throw together when i do not really feel like cooking, it ain't this one...unless i cooked and prepped all the ingredients the night before, but who the hell wants to do that? would be nice if online recipes had realistic times.
Lisa
I actually do this when I have bacon already cooked in the fridge. I can change the prep time to be a bit more realistic. Thanks for the feedback!
Diane
Can't please everyone... it took me 20 min. I cooked my bacon in the oven while pre everything else... I will be making this again it was a hit!!!
Lisa
Oven baking is my preferred method of cooking bacon and it does free up your time to do other things.
stacy p
I agree, it only took me 20 min to assemble and throw in the oven. And I was able to adjust all my ingredients to suit my family without insulting the original cook!
Nora
Wow...how rude! You apparently can't improvise. You could cut the bacon up and cook it while browning the meat or use already prepared bacon. If it took you that long to cook this then you're doing something wrong. Why come and criticize the author? I'm thankful she posted her recipe idea. It gave me an idea for dinner when I was stuck. I swear some people you have to hold their hand through everything. Thank you Lisa for the recipe. Got it in the oven now.
Lisa
I hope it worked out for you Nora!
Judy
I agree
Kari Doctor
I used real bacon bits.Took me about 15 min to prep and get it in the oven.I had three toddlers running around so I do everything fast.If it took you over two hours that is not the Authors fault.
Donna
I agree! This was delicious, but took way longer than 20 minutes. Thanks for the recipe!
Lisa
🙂
Becky
How do you think diced pickles would taste in this? My kids love pickles on their burgers..
Lisa
I'm pretty sure it will be delicious!
Linda
You can cook bacon in the oven in about 10 minutes or so.
Lisa
When I cook bacon in the oven, it takes 20-30 minutes.
Shucky
I don't know what you're doing or not doing, but I can cook a pound of bacon in 10 mins! I have the bacon and hamburger cooking at the same time amd mix everything else while I'm waiting on that. 10 mins prep sounds about right to me. 15 at the max, unless you are just unorganized. That was me at one time!
Joanne Hill
I loved this recipe. I have made it twice now. It did take longer then the time you have for the prep time but i'm sure if i pre-baked or fry the bacon and pre shred the cheese. I don't buy the packaged stuff(to much additives in it) it would be way shorter. I don't have an issue with the eggs either. Eggs are good for you. Especially when doing Keto or LCHF. I will be making this again. Thank you for a Great and easy recipe.
Joanne Hill
I'm sorry i didn't see the "rate with the stars" until after i clicked to send. I give it 5 stars.
Lisa
Thanks!
Lisa
I also stay away from any pre-shredded cheese due to added starch (and I'm sensitive to potato starch).
Paula
Cook your bacon in the oven. Takes 10-12 minutes.
angela
I used bacon crumbles already cooked to save time. It worked great!
Catherine
You can cook a pound of bacon in 10 minutes. When a recipe calls for chopped bacon, I cut the raw bacon (even frozen, but that takes a few minutes longer to cook) with kitchen shears and throw the whole thing in the frying pan and start the next thing, stirring occassionally. By the time I'm ready for bacon, the bacon is ready for me. Also, when the bacon will be further cooked in a recipe, concider cooking it slightly less. I made the cauliflower au gratin last night and the bacon was slightly over cooked because of the 50 minute bake time.
Lisa
Love these tips! Thanks for sharing Catherine!
Jeanne
Made a double batch tonight for our Bible study group. AMAZING!! Everyone loved it! Two 9 x 13 pans empty when group was over. Can't thank you enough for posting this awesome recipe!!!
Lisa
I'm glad your study group enjoyed the casserole!
Yenna
How rude can you possibly be? Who in the world includes gathering you pans as part of the prep time? Hahaha sorry but that's just unbelievable. I can cook a pound of bacon in 10 minutes pretty easy. Just cut it up and add it with the other meat.
Sorry, but your complaints are really petty. Do you want her to just come and cook it for you next time? Geez.
Scott Wise
Made this for my wife tonight, she loved it! The only modification was adding onion, and diced pickles at serving. I'll be keeping this WINNER! Thank you-
Lisa
Glad she liked it Scott! I wish I could get my husband to cook low carb for me. 🙂
Eulahleh Williams
I can't see a recipe
Lisa
If you are on mobile, you may need to click the "Read More" button.
Marla
What temp and how long to cook it for
Lisa
350F for 30-35 minutes
Rina
Lisa, my dear, between the "could you do the nutritional breakdown without the bacon for me" to the prep time whiners to the tech-less, you have the patience of a saint. I'm trying this recipe tonight. Thanks for posting and thanks to all those with positive commentary. 🙂
Lisa
Thanks Rina! 😀
Tamara
I rarely post reviews on websites but in the case of this recipe I HAD to. I followed the recipe except I used pancetta instead of bacon. WOW. What a delicious casserole. I was skeptical when I put it in the oven, but YUM. So good. A small piece goes a long way. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful low carb keto casserole!
Lisa
Thanks for the review Tamara! I'm glad it worked out so well for you! 🙂
Sarah Royce
I just realized I forgot to buy tomato paste. Can I leave it out or add a small amount of marinara sauce instead?
Lisa
You can certainly leave it out and add another tomato product. It's really to mimic the traditional ketchup.
Janeen
Thanks for answering Sarah...I have medical issues so I can't eat tomatoes...glad I can omit them as I so wanted to try this. It sounds delicious! What do you think about putting alfredo sauce in it?
Dee
Hi Lisa
I am allergic to tomato paste,sauce would I be able to used steamed tomatoes puree instead or do you think it would be to thin
Lisa
It would likely be thinner but still okay.
Jeff
I made this awesome recipe the first time as written. Now I have modified it with a blend of sausage and ground beef, along with additional spices including cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and a dash of white pepper - and used it as a filling for stuffed portobello mushrooms. Try it! You'll like it! 🙂
Lisa
The mushroom filling sounds awesome. What a great idea!
Marcia Little
Oh my GAWD that sounds fabulous too! I love this casserole as is, with mushrooms and pickles and with swiss cheese!
Shari Baker
Great dish and easy. I used 2% milk just a little and a tiny bit of cornstarch. I used the Mexican four cheese blend. So cheesy and topped it off with diced pickles after it baked. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lisa
You're welcome Shari!
Lynny
Hi! How many ounces is one serving? This looks super yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa
It's 196 grams in a serving so it's about 7 ounces.
Kelly
Hello!
Love this recipe. I have made one extremely similar in the past. My question is: Can this be made 24 hours in advance of baking it? Or, would the ingredients 'settle' too much?
Thanks - super recipe! 🙂
Leslie
Sodium is 1255 mg per serving? Where does this all come from? Yikes
Lisa
I think that may be a mistake. But, my guess is the bacon.
Dee
Not sure if it is the blog or advertising format, but I've wanted to use your recipes a few times and after becoming frustrated I just go find a similar recipe somewhere else. Here is why from the user end, when coming to your recipe (from Pinterest) it loads fine, you start reading the page & *poof* it disappears, replaced with a link button "Read More" Gosh, yes... that's what I was trying to do. Continuing means you agree to cookies. *Click* Page Loads. I find where I was & keep reading. Recipe, yes! I scroll through, mentally going through my pantry. And then in the recipe a button "Other ingredients" Why are they missing in the middle of the recipe? Yes, other ingredients, please. *Click* Loading, dim page. Bright Ad banner. Go away ad, click X. Page Forwarding starts to affiliate Amazon page of stuff. No, no... blog & recipe!! Click back, it loads you to 1st page & "Read More". Ugh. Back again is Pinterest Pin. Game over, start again? Every time, it goes the same. I've wanted two of your recipes this week, only to go and find another that doesn't do all this annoying run around. It isn't doing all your hard work justice, so I wanted to let you know.
Lisa
It's not "Other ingredients," it's "Order ingredients" which means you should not click that button unless you want to see where you can buy the ingredients. The "Read More" button is there because I was losing a lot of revenue from people quickly scrolling to the bottom of the post to view the recipe. There is A LOT of time involved in managing a food blog (countless hours spent) and these minor inconveniences ensure that my time is compensated for.
Wendy
Oh Lisa...you are a saint! It's easy to read something incorrectly (believe me I know) but I hope Dee was nice enough to acknowledge her error. When I first was reading her comment all I thought was...hmmm I haven't experienced this at all...then all the "Quotes" and sarcasm along with exasperation because she would have liked two of your recipes. I realize this is my opinion only...and really none of my business. Just wanted to say I haven't had a problem with your recipes and hope to try this one soon.
Lisa
Thanks Wendy! 🙂
Tony
Thanks for sharing the recipe, it's delicious and will probably be made a staple in my home. It is very rich I will say, do you think if I used fat free or 2% half and half ot would cut down on the richness, without leaving the casserole mushy?
Lisa
If you want to cut back on the fat, you can use reduced fat products. But, fat is typically a good thing on low carb.
Shay
Just made this recipe it was amazing!!! I sautéed onions and mushrooms in Worcestershire sauce and added to the meat and bacon. I also placed a layer of diced tomatoes on top of the cheese mix then layered the cheese on top to bake. I used a mixture of Colby jack and Monterey cheeses. Sharp cheddar is not my fav. U definitely have to season to taste which I do for all recipes I follow.
Lisa
That does sound amazing! I agree that one should season to taste. We typically are light on seasonings in our house and have it available as add-ons.
TT
Can I use heavy whipping cream instead of heavy cream? I can't find heavy cream anywhere.
Lisa
You can use whipping cream if you can't find heavy cream. There isn't a big difference.
TT
I made the casserole today and it's delicious. The heavy whipping cream worked just fine. I added onions and american cheese(i love american cheese) and it's super cheesy and yummy. I'm hoping that it will freeze well. Thanks for the recipe!
Lisa
I'm pretty sure it will freeze ok, but we've always eaten quickly so I've never had to freeze it.
Gina
My non-Keto hubby said, "Make sure to get that casserole into a ziplock. That was some good stuff !" I did use tomato sauce and added mushrooms. Was well loved in this household. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa
It's always great when the hubby (who doesn't do low carb) likes a dish!
Jill
This was a bit bland for me...so, the next time I made it, I added some seasoning to the beef, and some onion and garlic (yes, carbs). I am more 'Primal'...and it is not necessarily a low-carb way of eating. 😉 It was so much better!
Lisa
Definitely spice it up to taste!
Leah
I've probably made this recipe a dozen times now! I do use tomato sauce instead of paste for slightly less carbs and I like the texture better. Definitely a great go-to recipe for Atkins or any low carb recipe. Can't say enough good things about this recipe!
Lisa
Thanks so much Leah!
Jen
Amazing! A huge hit with all five of us. Froze leftovers for lunches. Still sooo good!
Making a Mexican version this week!
Thank you!
Lisa
I've got to try that. I love Mexican flavors!
Jacki
Made this this week-we loved it! Can you tell me how you figured the carb count? Thanks! Making it again soon!!
Lisa
I plugged it into calorie count using specific brands. Nutrition data can vary depending on specific products chosen.
Keri
I just made this. Delicious! Thanks so much!! Also, is there 4.4 carbs in the whole thing??
Lisa
The nutrition data is for 1/12 of the recipe or 1 serving.
Corey
Lol didnt have all tge ingredients when i started. Used 2% milk only 1 pound of 93% fat oninions and green peppers. Figure its more like a quiche now. In the oven see how it goes. Looks good though and i like the idea of the tomato paste in the mix.
Corey
Definitely the case of i want this now, but i dont want to go to the store.
Lisa
🙂
Lisa
Great way to use what you have on hand!
Diane
What is your favorite cut of ground beef to use in this? I use the really good kobe wagyu stuff or grpund chuck for burgers, but I am afraid they may be too fatty for a casserole.
Lisa
If you use the high fat beef, you may need to drain off the excess. I use lean venison ground burger meat as we have a lot of it (husband likes to hunt deer).
Diane
Thanks!!
Tiffany
Are the nutritional stats the same if you use venison instead of beef?
Lisa
Nutritional data is for beef.
Dina
But what % of fat for the ground beef was used in this recipe? I just want to be accurate? Thanks!
Lisa
I typically use ground venison which is super lean. Fat content doesn't really matter, but you may want to drain off the fat if it's a high percentage.
Alexa Thomas
Did anyone make a side to go with this? If so, what was it?
Lisa
I like to have it with a tossed salad.
Carie
I thought this was great! I love reading the comments about changing up the ingredients for a Mexican version. This is a great dish itself, but being able to change it up for a different version makes it even better and more versatile! Thank you very much!
Lisa
You're welcome! I wish I had more time to try those variations. They do sound yummy!
Alyssa
I just made this tonight and it turned out amazing. I tweaked the recipe to slash calorie.
I substituted fat free half n half for the heavy cream and 2% cheese for the regular cheese. I didn't use bacon, but I used 42 oz of lean ground beef. Also I used 12 oz of tomato paste. I added in onions (which I cooked with the ground beef) and tiny pickle cubes which I mixed with the cooked beef and onions!
It turned out amazing! Less than 300 calories per serving and it is very tasty! I think the egg-y texture reminds me kind of like a hamburger bun. It was very good!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Lisa
Thanks for sharing how you cut the calories! I really like the egg base of this casserole too!
Gina
After it has cooked does the egg mixture like scrambled eggs or different?
Lisa
It is a bit quiche like.
Jim Robertson
Why bother to review a recipe after you change all the ingredients?
Sam
Bland. No one liked it unfortunately.
Lisa
The seasonings should be adjusted to taste.
Karen
Can this be frozen for a future meal?
Lisa
I have not tried it myself so I'm not sure.
JJ
yup!
Meagan Self
I dont have any tomato paste on hand....could I maybe use a can of diced tomato or fresh tomato? Not sure how that would alter the recipe.
Lisa
The tomato paste is just used as a ketchup sub. So you could replace it with tomatoes.
Natasha
Or sugar free/reduced ketchup might work:) I am hoping anyways!
Kassie
I made this over the weekend and my picky 8 year old loved it! I followed the recipe but had to use a little less bacon because I only had 12 oz instead of a pound. I can't wait to make this again!
Lisa
So glad your pickly little one love it! 😀 I have a picky eater too and she eats this one.
Dominic
Just made this tonight. It was delicious. I did change the recipe as follows:
Serves: 8
2 lbs 90/10 ground beef
1/4 lb of bacon
4 garlic cloves
3/4 of 1 large white onion diced
5 eggs
1 6 ounce can of tomato paste
salt
pepper
2 jalapenos diced
steak seasoning
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
12 oz cheddar cheese (6 oz in the meat, 4 oz in the egg mixture, 2 oz on top
9"x13" pyrex dish
Cooked for 35 mins at 350, broil on high for 5 minutes.
It was incredible! I am so glad I found this recipe. I added cheese into the meat mixture and it really helped keep the casserole together. The flavor was awesome and the dish was really filling. My fitness pal put this recipe at 583 cals, 6 grams of carbs, 44 grams of protein, gave me 8 servings. Perfect for my keto diet. Here are some pictures I took of the process: http://imgur.com/gallery/yHvYB
Lisa
Thanks so much for sharing your changes Dominic! Sounds and looks delicious!
Stephanie Travis
My husband doesn't like eggs. Can you see/taste the eggs in this recipe?
Lisa
It can be a bit quiche-like. You can try reducing the number.
Amanda Whitson
I don't want to make a 9 by 13 1 how would I cut that in half to make it like an 8 by 8 it's only me
Lisa
You can just cut the recipe in half and bake at a shorter time.
Cat
The above link redirects to German Chocolate Zucchini Cake. 🙂 I am also looking for the smaller 8x8 version of the recipe. Thanks!
Lisa
Oops. Fixed. You just have to cut this recipe in half for an 8x8 size.
Stacey
Thanks for the recipe! I have a VERY GOOD low-carb eater over here in my house, and I want to cook as much as possible for him. This took no time at all and I'll send an update when we've eaten dinner!
Lisa
Hope he loves it Stacey!
Della
I made this tonight and it was delicious! I used 2 1/2 lbs of meat, added another quarter to half cup of heavy cream, I also added a generous amount McCormick Montreal Steak seasoning, and some worcestershire when browning the meat, I omited the salt due to the seasonings, and salted individual portions to taste. It turned out great, and feeds a family of four for 2 + dinners. Thank you for this recipe.
Della
Oh! I also chopped 2 onions and added fresh minced garlic!
Lisa
Thanks Della! I do try and change the seasonings with this one a little each time I make it. And, the Montreal Steak seasoning is one I always have on hand so I'm going to give that a try.
Peggy
Can you make it up a head of time ?
Lisa
You can if you just want to heat it up on low before serving.
Rita
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in the kitchen. My family loves this recipe. This evening I changed it up now that I have the concept down to make a terrific low carb casserole. I made an enchilada casserole and it turned out great. Living in South Texas we are used to having Mexican food regularly. I omitted the bacon, and added chopped onion and jalapeños, 1 tbs Chile powder, 2 tsp cumin, and a few extra cloves of garlic. I cooked all of that in with the meat. After taking it off the stove I stirred in 2 cups of colby-Jack cheese and spread the mixture in the dish.. I sprinkled extra Chile powder, cumin and some garlic powder in the sauce before pouring over the meat. Ofor course extra cheese went on top. I can't wait to experiment with other seasoning!
Lisa
Oooh! I've got to try this Mexican version!
Kim
How long do you cook it in the crock pot? I'm going to make this, but would love to cook in crock while at football practice!
Lisa
I'd say the standard 3-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.
Sherri
Made this tonight for the first time. My husband is a very picky eater and he loved it so much he went back for seconds. I am a type 2 diabetic and I am so happy to be able to add this to my meal planning. The only thing I would do differently is add some cheese to the meat before pouring the sauce mixture over it. I love the versatility of seasoning as you like. Thanks for the recipe!
Lisa
Great suggestion on the cheese. The more cheese, the better!
kelsey
Do you need that many eggs?
Lisa
You could probably reduce the number to 5, but it's kind of an egg bake.
Alicia
Very yummy recipe. It took my family a few bites. It was different then anything we have had before, but everyone enjoyed this recipe. Will be making this again.
Lisa
Awesome! Glad the family liked it.
Carleen
Thanks so much for the recipe, just tried it tonight, it was AWESOME - I only made 1/2 recipe in case I didn't like it, but it was delicious! Then I didn't want to have to share with my 3 older teenage boys because they loved it too! I have just enough meat to make a full batch tomorrow. Bacon just makes everything better! I think I'm going to have it for breakfast tomorrow with a fried egg on top - yummy!
Lisa
Love the idea of breakfast and adding the egg. Gotta finish it off before those hungry boys do. 🙂
Mike
Tried this one and looked promising. Ended up being pretty bland using fresh onion and adding cayenne. Thank you for sharing anyway.
Lisa
It's definitely one of those recipes that should be modified with seasonings and toppings of choice.
Lisa Bateman
I made this for supper tonight. It was delicious. My husband even liked it and he is very picky.
Lisa
Good to hear that the picky husband enjoyed it. I've got a picky hubby too and he'll eat this one. 🙂
Patricia
Lisa, the recipe sounds good and I'm going to give it a try although I'll probably quarter the recipe. This is a lot of one dish for a single person. I LOVE baked bacon! You're right, so much easier and it doesn't curl as much.
I have one other comment though. Why don't people use spell check or proofread their articles. The word you use for purchase is spelled bought not bout. I also noticed the word "if" when you intended "is".
Lisa
Good comment. I usually don't catch those because it passes the spell check. I have a hard time catching them manually, but I'll see if there is a way a grammar checker would find it.
Lily
What a humble woman you are. God bless you.
George
Thanks for your recipe. My wife found it and I executed it tonight. It’s very easy and straightforward. The family liked it and it was well received. I wanted to like it, but I can’t stand eggs. Even with only 4 eggs, the dish was way too eggy for me. (I wish I liked eggs, but alas, I don’t. It was a strrtch for me to even try it). However, I still believe your normal readers will like this easy recipe that seems to please non-mutants like me. Well done. 🙂
For ease and family response, it’s a 4. Personally, for me ...
Angie
Seriously? Lisa shares this amazing recipe with all of us, for FREE, and you feel the need to criticize her grammar? I suppose you're one of those "perfect" people who never make mistakes. Did you know: it's possible to read something you don't like or feel the need to correct, and NOT say anything? You can just go on with your life. Imagine that!
Lisa
Thanks Angie! I think the problem is that I'm proofreading at 5am!
Ellen
You truly should not have to explain youself 🙂 Thank you for this recipe, it is on my menu tonight. So many wonderful ideas on how to modify it to taste.
Lisa
Hope you enjoy the casserole!
Lynn
Lisa, thank you so much for this recipe. Its definitely going to be a staple here from now on. I just wanted to let you know what I did to mine. First of all, this would have made a HUGE casserole and I really didn't need to make that much. So I halved it...everything straight down the middle...What I did though was instead of using onion powder, I used chopped fresh onion and cooked it with the hamburger and garlic (I used waaaaaay more garlic than called for lol). I cooked the meat mixture the night before and let it cool to room temperature before putting in the fridge..this morning I cooked the bacon while I was making bacon for breakfast..(I bake mine too)...chopped it up when it cooled and added it to the meat bowl...when I was ready to make the casserole, I just nuked the meat just a little to take the cold edge off but not be warm because I was afraid it would cause the eggs to scramble...the rest I followed per your recipe and it came out fabulous...today was a weird day and it got chilly and rained so I couldn't have planned a more perfect night to make it...thanks again!!!!
Lisa
I agree with using the fresh onion. I would have used it if I had some. Always makes it taste better along with extra garlic!
Jodi
Just made this tonight.... DELICIOUS!! I didn't have cheddar cheese, so I used a Mexican blend cheese. It tasted just like a bacon cheeseburger! Family loved it. They are "quiche-phobic", and didn't even realize there were eggs in the recipe! Thanks, Lisa!
Lisa
Love that you were able to sneak in those eggs undetected! ?
Michelle Beck
I'm sorry but I made this today and it was awful. Bland and my husband had to cover it in catsup to get it down. I added extra garlic, fresh onion with the beef, extra cheese, but we kept asking ourselves why didn't we just make some bacon cheeseburgers? Thanks for the effort but this one needs work.
Lisa
I made it into a casserole to easily bring to work and heat in my lunch crock. I add the flavorings after so I can change up the leftovers.
Tom
It's a low carb dinner. It's an alternative to cheeseburgers. Yes if your not counting carbs make a cheeseburger duh.
Lisa
I actually prefer the casserole as the leftovers reheat much better than burgers. I rely on leftovers as easy lunch at work!
Melissa
Could I use milk instead of heavy cream?
Lisa
I don't recommend whole milk due to the high carb count, but almond or coconut milk are good subs.
Jessica
I'd like to add some mushrooms and broccoli. Would you cook them first or add them raw?
Lisa
I'd cook the mushrooms first. If you don't like the broccoli crisp tender, you probably want to cook it first too.
Sandy
Can you substitute full fat coconut milk for the heavy cream? My husband and I both have dairy sensitivity and would not do well with the heavy cream.
Michelle
First-LOVED IT! Question though. I used fresh large eggs. Also traded the beef for turkey. The turkey was totally cool before going into the pan. I thought if it set for a little while and cooled it would it just seemed a little soft/liquid...I followed recipe tothe "T". Any guesses why? Still YUM-O!!!!!! I will definitely make this again even if I have to use a spoon LOL.
Lisa
Yea! Happy that it worked for you! 🙂
titan tyler
I use turkey all the time (my twins say they dont like ground turkey) but they eat it and never know. I add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and a bit of salt free beef bullion powder. Totally transforms that turkey into beef
Lisa
The right seasonings certainly does wonders!
Shannon
I made this and I'm not sure what I did wrong... Is the inside supposed to be like scrambled eggs?
Lisa
Mine was not like scrambled eggs. Was the sauce well mixed before adding? Maybe the meat was too hot when adding the sauce. Not sure.
Sara
I made this tonight and my whole family liked it. I thought it was extremely delicious. I just got back on low carb and am always happy to find easy yummy low carb recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
You're welcome Sara! Good luck to you on your return to this way of eating.
Carol
I made this for dinner tonight. It's very good! I'll definitely make it again.
Lisa
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Brianna
I'm confused about the nutrition information, are the numbers you provided based on one serving size or the whole casserole? Looks yummy though.
Lisa
Counts are per serving, not the whole recipe.
T. A. Solomon
Thought this looked yummy but 1225mg sodium per serving?? That's more than half of the recommend daily allowance! Guess you never said low sodium...just low carbs. Any ideas on reducing the sodium??
Lisa
Using low sodium bacon brings it way down. And, I think that number might be inaccurate. It's not that salty.
Barbara
Can I use tomato paste in the tube and if I can how much should I use
Lisa
I'm not familiar with the one in the tube, but I believe you would use half the amount because the one in the tube is double concentrated.
KIm
Yes need 6oz.!!!
Nicole
This may seem like a silly question but the cheese...by weight or my measuring cup?
Lisa
The cheese amount is by weight and you can use more or less.
Dave
You mentioned a casserole crockpot as an option...how about a regular crockpot? Do you think the egg mixture would set up well?
Lisa
I'm pretty sure it would cook well in a crock pot. It may not be as firm, though.
KarenGillespie
How long would you say the bacon cheeseburger casserole should cook in a crock pot?
Lisa
I'd go for 3 hours on low.
Toni
This sounds so good- I have it in my oven right now!
Lisa
Hope it was as yummy as mine!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
This casserole is everything.
Lisa
Thanks Jocelyn. It really is!
Ashley - Baker by Nature
Holy yum!
Lisa
Yes it is!
Lisa
Looks so good! I think I will try this and add some shredded Jicama to give a "hash brown" casserole appeal to the kids!
Lisa
Great idea!
Christie
Delicious! Can't wait to try this recipe!
Carla
The eggs are missing from the instructions... Maybe to be added to the tomato paste mixture? Looks
Delicious!
Lisa
Thanks! Fixing it now. It is added with the tomato paste and cream.
Juli
what exactly is the Cream? I'm fairly new to baking and dieting....
Lisa
It's the heavy cream.