Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

You can make this recipe as written and serve it with a side of veggies. Or you could add veggies such as cauliflower rice or spinach to turn it into a complete meal. I really like casseroles. They’re just so EASY. You place a few ingredients in a baking dish, put it in the oven, and 30-60 minutes later, dinner is ready!

Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this keto cheeseburger casserole. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Like most casseroles, it’s a very forgiving and flexible recipe. See specific suggestions below.

Instructions

Making this keto cheeseburger casserole is so easy! The detailed instructions are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of the steps:

You start by cooking ground beef and onion in olive oil.Next, add seasonings: garlic, salt, and black pepper.Off heat, you stir in condiments: mayo, ketchup, mustard, and shredded cheese.The last step is to transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle it with more cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes at 400°F, then serve!

Expert tip

If you’d like to turn this casserole into a complete meal, you can add 1-2 cups of uncooked riced cauliflower to the meat and onion and cook everything together. You might need to increase the olive oil a little if you do.

Frequently asked questions

Variations

The best thing about this recipe is how simple it is to make. But if you’d like to experiment a little, here are a few ideas for you:

Add crumbled cooked bacon.You can try making this recipe with ground chicken thighs or with ground turkey thighs. It won’t be the same, obviously, but it’s still good. I do recommend using ground thighs and not ground breast, which is very lean.Add your favorite spices, even if they’re not classic cheeseburger seasonings. Smoked paprika and chili powder are very good in this recipe.Mix some sliced pickled jalapenos into the beef mixture before baking it.

Serving suggestions

To balance out the richness of this cheeseburger casserole, I definitely recommend skipping the starches and serving it with a side veggie, such as simple steamed green beans, roasted asparagus, or a green salad (this arugula salad is excellent).

Storing leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, in the microwave, on 50% power. You can also successfully freeze individual servings for up to three months.

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