Keto Cheeseburger Casserole – Wholesome Yum

If there’s one food that appears most often in our house, it’s Low Carb Dinner Recipes It’s a whole meal. Even more so when they’re flexible enough to move forward or freeze!This simple, low-carb Keto Cheeseburger Casserole A long-standing favorite because it meets all of these criteria and This is family friendly. I’m so excited to finally share it with you all! I hope this keto burger casserole becomes a staple for your family as it has been for mine.

Unlike other keto casseroles, this one has cheeseburger-like layers!The base is similar to mine Assembled Cauliflower Casserolewhile the beef and top layer are similar to Big Mac Casserole. You will love it!

Ingredients and Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for cheeseburger keto casserole, what role each ingredient plays in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements see Recipe card below.

Grassroots level:

• avocado oil – For your pan. Olive oil or any other neutral cooking oil will work.
• cauliflower – I do it by myself Riced Cauliflower This cheeseburger casserole recipe is made with a whole head of cauliflower, but you can use store-bought (fresh or frozen).You can also use Roasted Cauliflower as a base instead.
• sea ​​salt
• shredded cheddar cheese – Serve with riced cauliflower to create a cheesy layer. You can use any cheese you use on burgers, such as mozzarella, Swiss, or Monterey Jack.
• heavy cream – making it rich and creamy. You can also use half and half, or coconut cream.

Beef layer:

• Ground beef – I usually use 85/15 grass-fed beef, which is tasty and not too greasy, but you can use any variety you like. You can even subdivide chicken or turkey into lighter options.
• sea ​​salt & Black pepper

Top level:

How to Make Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

This section shows how to make low-carb cheeseburger casserole, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Make the base layer. Heat the oil in a large pot Wok Or fry pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice and sea salt. Sauté until the cauliflower is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream.Transfer cauliflower rice mixture evenly to large glass casserole.
2. Make the beef layer. Cook ground beef until brown. Drain if necessary. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the cauliflower.

3. Add ingredients. Drizzle keto cheeseburger casserole with ketchup and mustard. Sprinkle with chopped cheese.
4. bake. Place the burger casserole in the oven and bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted.

Storage instructions

• Shop: Wrap baking sheet tightly with plastic wrap or transfer casserole to an airtight container. Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
• Meal Preparation: Make a casserole and portion it into individual containers in the refrigerator for easy lunches.
• Reheat: Simply place the bowl portions in the microwave for a minute or two until warm. Alternatively, you can reheat the entire dish in a 350 degree F oven for about 15-20 minutes.
• freeze: Cover the keto cheeseburger casserole with plastic wrap and foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. You can reheat directly from frozen, but it’s faster if you thaw it in the refrigerator overnight first. You can also freeze individual servings instead of enjoying them at one meal.

Recipe changes

• garlic – Boil a few cloves of garlic before cooking the cauliflower. To take a shortcut, sprinkle the cauliflower rice with garlic powder.
• onion – Sauté the diced onions in olive oil before adding the cauliflower rice to the pan.You can also just stir in some of the leftover caramelized onions.
• bacon – For Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole, sprinkle with chopped oven bacon Place on top before or after baking the casserole.
• big mic style – Follow me Big Mac Casserole Recipeor just topped with Big Mac sauce.
• fresh ingredients – Top with chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce, diced or sliced ​​pickles, or any other of your favorite burger toppings.

What to Serve with Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

This keto burger casserole is a complete meal on its own, but like the burgers, you may want a side dish or two. Here are some ideas:

• low carb fries – Serve this keto burger casserole with a side to make it a classic fast food meal keto french fries or jicama fries.If you want vegetarian food, you can try this Zucchini fries.
• salad – I love pairing this casserole with a simple Arugula Saladbut you can pair it with any of my Keto Salad Recipes A quick and easy side dish.
• grilled vegetables – Serve keto cheeseburger casserole with grilled vegetables, e.g. broccolior for extra comfort food, cheese Keto Brussels Sprouts.
• fruit – For a lighter and refreshing side, just serve this dish with keto fruits.

More Keto Casserole Recipes

if you love Low Carb Casserole To make a complete meal yourself, here are some of my other meal-worthy casseroles in rotation:

Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

Make this low-carb keto cheeseburger casserole with burgers, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and delicious toppings for an easy, comforting meal.

Prepare: 15 Every minute

chef: 30 Every minute

All: 45 Every minute

Serving size: 9 (Adjust according to recipe proportion)

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1. Use a food processor or box grater to grate the cauliflower. (Learn more about how to make cauliflower rice here.)

2. Heat the oil in a large pot Wok Use medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice and sea salt.Stir-fry until the cauliflower is cooked and slightly browned, about 7-10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream.

4. Transfer mixture evenly to 9 x 13 inches (23 x 33 cm) glass casserole. Set aside.

5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

6. Gently wipe the wok to remove the cauliflower slices, then add the ground beef. Season with sea salt and black pepper.Cook ground beef until browned, approx. 10 minutes. Drain if necessary.

7. Spread the ground beef evenly over the cauliflower casserole.

8. Drizzle tomato sauce over casserole (you can Make your own sugar-free ketchup like this, or store-bought will work if you’re not strictly sugar-free) and mustard. Sprinkle with chopped cheese.

9. Bake approx. 10 minutesuntil casserole is hot and cheese is melted.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/9 of the entire casserole (cut into approximately 3 x 4.3 rectangles)

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

Calories Chapter 369

fat 27.7 grams

protein 24.9 grams

total carbohydrates 2.8 grams

net carbs 2.6 grams

fiber 0.2g

sugar 1.2 grams

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