Description
Low-Carb Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole: A keto-friendly, halal-friendly weeknight dinner that packs all the juicy cheeseburger flavors into a comforting bake, topped with melty cheeses for maximum savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (halal)
- 6 slices halal turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup halal heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Optional: diced pickles, green onions, or sugar-free ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Drain if needed.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, mustard powder, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and chopped turkey bacon. Mix well.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the beef.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes or until set and bubbling.
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Add optional toppings and enjoy.
Notes
- Great as a make-ahead meal: assemble, refrigerate, and bake later.
- For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened almond milk and dairy-free cheese.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat well.
- Garlic and paprika boost the burger-like flavor without adding carbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
Keywords: low-carb, turkey bacon cheeseburger casserole, keto, halal, weeknight dinner, easy, cheesy casserole