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Keto Double Cheeseburger Casserole - Comfort Food Without the Carbs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef (80/20 works best for flavor)
  • Onion (yellow or white), finely diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Heavy cream
  • Eggs
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Mozzarella or Monterey Jack, shredded
  • Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
  • Worcestershire sauce (check for low-carb brands)
  • Tomato paste (just a little for depth; optional)
  • Pickles, chopped (dill pickles keep it classic)
  • Smoked paprika
  • Onion powder and garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Avocado or olive oil, for sautéing
  • Optional toppings: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, sugar-free ketchup, hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Brown the beef: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add aromatics: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until the onion softens and the mixture smells savory.
  4. Season the base: Mix in 1–2 teaspoons Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon tomato paste if using. Cook 1 minute to bloom the flavors. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  5. Layer in the dish: Spread the beef mixture evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle half the cheddar and half the mozzarella over the beef.
  6. Make the creamy topping: In a bowl, whisk softened cream cheese until smooth. Add heavy cream and whisk again. Beat in the eggs until the mixture is silky. Season lightly with salt and pepper and a dash more Dijon if you like.
  7. Add pickles and pour: Scatter chopped pickles over the cheese layer. Pour the cream cheese-egg mixture evenly over everything.
  8. Top with more cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella on top for that “double cheeseburger” vibe.
  9. Bake: Place on the middle rack and bake 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden in spots and the center is set. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil.
  10. Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest 10 minutes before slicing. Finish with green onions, a few sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sugar-free ketchup if desired.