🥓 Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

All the flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger—savory beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, pickles, and a creamy burger-style sauce—come together in one easy, satisfying casserole.

It’s a great weeknight dinner when you want something hearty without the traditional burger bun.

🛒 Ingredients

For the casserole

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish or finely chopped pickles
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For topping

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2–3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Chopped dill pickles
• Sliced green onions, optional
• Sesame seeds, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the bacon

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.

2. Brown the beef

Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet.

Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute.

3. Make it creamy

Reduce the heat to low.

Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, mustard, and pickle relish until everything is well combined and creamy.

Fold in the cooked bacon.

4. Add the cheese

Stir in the cheddar and mozzarella until melted and evenly distributed.

Transfer everything to a greased 8 × 8-inch baking dish.

5. Bake

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15–20 minutes, until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted.

For an extra golden top, broil for 1–2 minutes—but watch it closely.

6. Garnish and serve

Top with crispy bacon, chopped pickles, and green onions.

Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

🍔 Serving Ideas

For the full cheeseburger experience, serve it with:

• Pickles
• Lettuce salad
• Roasted broccoli
• Cauliflower mash
• Sautéed mushrooms
• A simple cucumber salad

⭐ Tip for extra burger flavor

Add a little Worcestershire sauce to the beef while cooking. A teaspoon or two gives the casserole an extra savory, grilled-burger flavor.

Creamy, cheesy, smoky, and packed with bacon—this is comfort food without the bun!