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Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

November 18, 2019 by Wendy Polisi Leave a Comment

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Cheeseburgers have always been a guilty pleasure of mine. This Keto Cheeseburger Casserole delivers all the flavors with none of the carbs. Perfectly seasoned ground beef is tossed with ketchup, mustard, and pickles and topped off with a generous sprinkling of cheese. The final touch is a zippy sauce made from mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle juice.

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1 This Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Will Become a Family Favorite!
2 Variations
3 How to Make Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
4 Frequently Asked Questions
5 More Casseroles To Try:
6 Keto Cheeseburger Casserole
7 More Keto Ground Beef Casseroles to Try:

This Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Will Become a Family Favorite!

I have loved cheeseburgers since I was a child and always assumed that this was something I’d outgrow as I got older. It turns out, cheeseburger love isn’t something one gets over. To this day, I still have a soft spot for a great burger.

This Keto Cheeseburger Casserole is SO easy to make and is my favorite low-carb way to enjoy my favorite flavors. Best of all, even my kids like this recipe. Anything that requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time that the whole family enjoys is a win in my book.

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Variations

  • To make Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, add 8 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon to the ground beef just before you transfer it to the casserole dish.
  • I like to use cheddar cheese here, but any cheese that you like works here.
  • If you would like a bit more spice, add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing is excellent drizzled on top of this in place of the mayo/mustard sauce.

How to Make Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

Overhead photo of ground beef browning in a skillet.

1 First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until the ground beef starts to brown. Stir in the cream cheese and continue to cook until the meat browns and the cream cheese melts.

Overhead photo of a skillet of ground beef with pickles, ketchup, and mustard.

2 Next, stir in pickles, ketchup, mustard, salt, salt, and pepper.

Overhead photo of seasoned ground beef with ketchup and mustard in a blue casserole dish.

3 Transfer to a casserole dish.

Overhead photo of a casserole dish with a cheese covered casserole in it.

4 Top with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. While the casserole bakes, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, and pickle juice. When the casserole is done, drizzle with the sauce and serve with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, and bacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat hamburger meat on keto?

Absolutely! Ground beef is 100% keto-approved. You can feel free to use fattier beef (80/20) that most diets will tell you to avoid. I like to use grass-fed beef, but this is entirely up to personal preference.

Is cream cheese ok on keto?

Cream cheese is great for a keto diet because it adds fat more than anything else! With minimal carbs, not only is it a great way to add fat to your diet, but it also adds a rich creaminess that makes everything from casseroles to soups delicious.

Can Keto Cheeseburger Casserole be made ahead of time?

You can make this casserole up to two days ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Leftovers will keep for about three to five days.

Can this recipe be frozen?

This recipe freezes great. Leave the cheese off of it if you are planning on freezing. Allow the casserole to cool completely and cover it tightly with heavy-duty foil. (I like to do a layer of plastic wrap and then foil for extra protection. It will keep for about two months.

Photo of a light blue casserole dish with Keto Cheeseburger Casserole garnished with red onion, lettuce, and tomato.

More Casseroles To Try:

  • It doesn’t get any better than this Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole! Creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed, this is a recipe that you will turn to again and again.
  • Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Dip is my favorite go-to recipe for game day. It comes together in a flash and is perfect for when you have a crowd where not everyone is on a low-carb diet.
  • Green Bean Casserole doesn’t have to be just for the holidays! This keto-friendly version is made with real food ingredients and is guaranteed to leave your tastebuds singing.
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Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

This Easy Cheeseburger Casserole resembles cheeseburgers in both its taste and its ability to satisfy. It is the perfect keto-friendly alternative that you can enjoy without sacrificing a smidgen of flavor.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 524kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified sales.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1/3 cup diced dill pickles I use Bubbies
  • 1/4 cup keto ketchup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese
  • Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise sugar-free
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons pickle juice sugar-free
  • For topping: shredded lettuce tomato, pickles, bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat a skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef, onion, and garlic, and cook until the ground beef starts to brown.
  • Stir in cream cheese and continue to cook until the meat is browned and the cream cheese melts.
  • Stir in pickles, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Transfer to a casserole dish and top with cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and pickle juice.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and drizzle with the sauce.
  • Top with desired toppings and serve.

Notes

Variations:

  • To make Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, add 8 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon to the ground beef just before you transfer it to the casserole dish.
  • I like to use cheddar cheese here, but any cheese that you like works here.
  • If you would like a bit more spice, add 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing is excellent drizzled on top of this in place of the mayo/mustard sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 3mg

More Keto Ground Beef Casseroles to Try:

  • Looking for a comforting soup that comes together in a flash? You are going to love this Keto Taco Soup Recipe.
  • For a unique meal that is ridiculously delicious, you are going to love these fully loaded Burger Bowls.
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I'm Wendy and I'm here to show you just how delicious a low carb, gluten free and keto diet can be! You are just as likely to find me obsessing over all things cheesy as you are getting excited by a full produce drawer. I'm a mom to three, obsessive planner and roller coasters are my happy place. Let's dig deeper →

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