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Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole – Creamy, Cheesy, and Family-Approved

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.