A rich and creamy baked casserole packed with all the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger—ground beef, bacon, cheddar, and a creamy tomato sauce—perfect for low-carb or family-friendly dinners.
1 lb ground beef
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
4 oz cream cheese or ½ cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tsp mustard (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked pasta or 3 cups cauliflower florets
Optional toppings: pickles, scallions, extra cheese
Cook bacon until crisp. Set aside. Cook pasta or prep veggie base if using.
Sauté onions in a large skillet, then add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain fat.
Stir in tomatoes or paste, mustard, and cream cheese. Mix until creamy.
Stir in half the shredded cheese and cooked pasta or veggie base.
Pour into greased 9×13” dish. Top with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon.
Bake at 375°F for 18–22 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Swap pasta for cauliflower to make it low-carb.
Add chopped pickles or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.