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Cheeseburger Casserole in a baking dish.
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Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

With a creamy and cheesy mashed cauliflower base and meaty top layer, this keto Cheeseburger Casserole is a hearty 1-dish meal everyone will want seconds of!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef casserole, cheeseburger, cheeseburger casserole, keto cheeseburger casserole, keto ground beef casserole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspooon onion powder
  • 1 teaspooon garlic powder q
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tabelspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup keto ketchup
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

Optional garnishes

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles
  • 1/4 cup red onion

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets and put it in a bowl with 1/4 cup of water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high to steam it until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the cauliflower and puree it with the cream, egg, and white cheddar cheese until smooth. Set aside.
  • Brown the beef along with the onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drain off any excess fat and discard the fat.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add the cream cheese, stirring until it is melted.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and sugar-free ketchup. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Add the mashed cauliflower in a layer on the bottom of a 9x9 (or similar) casserole dish.
  • Add the ground beef mixture to the top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake covered with foil at 375-F for about 15-20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
  • Top with diced pickle, tomatoes, and onions - all your favorite cheeseburger flavors. A bit of sour cream is perfect on the top, too!

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Notes

Recipe Card Tips

  • Drain the beef fat completely before adding the cream cheese. Skipping this step is the most common reason the beef layer turns greasy instead of creamy.
  • Don't skip the garnishes. Pickles, tomato, and red onion on top cut through the richness of two layers of cheese and make a real difference in the finished dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 6g