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prep time
20 min
cook time
35 min
ready time
55 min
Keto Budget-Friendly Cheeseburger Casserole
An authentic cheeseburger flavor - but completely Keto-friendly and suitable for your low carb diet! This recipe is a true keeper and crowd-pleaser. It is a simple and budget-friendly meal option for the entire family. Easy Keto cheeseburger casserole is our favorite budget Keto alternative to a classic cheeseburger that will keep you full for hours, and you won't have to worry about too many carbs. You can serve the casserole as it is or with some lettuce, pickles, or tomatoes for a true cheeseburger experience.
Can I prepare this in advance?
Although it's best served directly from the oven, you can prepare this casserole in advance and simply heat a piece in a microwave when ready to serve.
How to store the leftovers?
Cool the casserole to room temperature and wrap the baking dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Alternatively, transfer to air-tight containers and freeze for up to 6 months.
Net Carbs
2.9 g
Fiber
1.5 g
Total Carbs
4.7 g
Protein
28.4 g
Fats
29.1 g
394 cals
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Ingredients
Cauliflower
12 oz
Ground beef
1 lb
Cheddar cheese
1.5 cup, shredded
Heavy cream
0.5 cup
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Keto Tomato Ketchup
1 oz
Mustard
1 tbsp
Butter
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 7
55 min
Step 1
Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Add to a food processor. Process until it resembles rice.Step 2
Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and cook for 8-10 minutes.Step 3
Add the heavy cream and half of the shredded cheddar. Stir all well and reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.Step 4
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (13x7 inch). Using a wooden spoon or a spatula, spread the cauliflower mixture as evenly as possible. Set aside.Step 5
Melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Step 6
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Spread the meat evenly over the cauliflower layer. Top with the remaining cheddar. Drizzle ketchup and mustard over everything and bake for 10 minutes.Step 7
When done, remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into six equal pieces and optionally serve with some more sugar-free ketchup. Serve immediately.
Comments
FortuitousAvocado381615 14 days ago
I also added minced garlic. We loved it so much. The first time that I doubled the batch the second time so that we have plenty of leftovers!
JB HAS GOT THIS! 17 days ago
Absolutely loved this. Added 1/4 onion, garlic, ginger, fresh parsley and coriander and garlic powder to the mince. A single portion was so satisfyingly filling too. A guilt free pleasure
StellarMacadamia652643 a month ago
Soooo good! Tastes like a cheeseburger!
Noelani808 a month ago
Great taste! Use a smaller cauliflower head so that meat is portioned just right! Like the others I added garlic, onion, and seasoning to meat.
dtsai02 a month ago
Awesome!
UnbelievableKale269003 2 months ago
Really good! I added bacon, because what’s a cheeseburger without bacon?
Dr. B 4 months ago
Both my husband and LO love this one. Great for picky eaters. Hubby likes to put dill pickles on his.
SplendidRadish710326 4 months ago
The family loved this recipe! I used the frozen cauliflower rice, and drained well in a mesh colander. I added chopped red onion, garlic powder and onion powder to the mince, as well as mixing in the ketchup and mustard at that point. Served on a bed of finely chopped lettuce - Tasted just like a Big Mac! YUM
IneffableArugula327495 6 months ago
It was delicious but I added onions, garlic powder, and onion powder to my meat. I also added chopped dill pickles on top after baking.
OutstandingArugula516675 6 months ago
Very good. Thought it might need some zip so I added onion and garlic powder. I'll bet adding other vegetables, etcetera, would be good, too.
IncredibleMacadamia161208 7 months ago
Very bland too much cauliflower compared to meat. May try again but add more spice etc
MamaGenni10! 7 months ago
You can add more spicing to the meat, herbs etc , even beef bouillon powder. You can also add garlic salt and chives to the cauliflower, also a bit of cheese.
Rondee62 7 months ago
Very enjoyable
Karen 9 months ago
Excellent!! I’m always looking for great casseroles to help with meal planning for the week. This one is awesome. I used frozen cauliflower rice, just thawed and squeezed out the water. I also baked without the ketchup and mustard. Added mustard and pickle right before serving. Will definitely be adding this on a regular basis. I’ll bet it’s great with bacon too. Maybe I’ll try that next time!!
IncredibleKale849670 9 months ago
I added dill relish to the ketchup and mustard. After baking, I added chopped bacon.
OutstandingRadish470673 10 months ago
Yum! This was sooo good. The portion size was perfect. I paired it with a green salad. A definite keeper & make again.
UpbeatAvocado477560 10 months ago
This is so yummy! It’s very filling as well.
OutstandingArugula170633 10 months ago
Yummy
Teejay2024 10 months ago
Wow, like eating an old fashioned McD cheeseburger! Didn’t miss the bun! Not needed! Tastes GREAT! I used ground turkey, (vs beef) , onion flakes (seasoning) and I bought cauliflower rice in the frozen aisle, a whole lot easier! Also after baking it, I put sliced dill pickles on top. It was AWESOME TASTING!!! JUST AWESOME,🤩! Hubby said “it’s a KEEPER!”. 👍🏽😂
RemarkableCauliflower393107 8 months ago
Great recipe! I also added frozen riced cauliflower and it was a bit watery but not too bad. I’m sure if you drain it and pat it dry it’ll be fine. Also added zero carb taco seasoning (Fiesta brand) and used ground chicken!
ThePhoenix1776 10 months ago
The pre riced cauliflower and pickles are awesome suggestions! Thank you for those tips!
UnbelievableAvocado974945 10 months ago
Was it watery at all from the frozen riced cauliflower? Was the serving filling?
Daaz89 10 months ago
Too much pepper for my family. Next time we make it will be just a dash of pepper. Easy to make and tasty.
Miessessiessessippi 10 months ago
I made this recipe for the first time and loved the results. I added lettuce and tomatoes along with the mustard and ketchup and it tasted a lot like a cheeseburger. I think it could be done with a lot of variations, avocado, bacon, pickles, mayo. It is also a quick and very easy dinner. Will be adding to my regular rotation for sure.
FantasticAvocado660994 a year ago
This recipe is amazingly delicious! Felt like comfort food, which I was in desperate need of 😄. I sautéed 1/4 of onion and 1 clove garlic (chopped) prior to the ground beef and drained the beef; otherwise followed the recipe. I will be making this often!
Cathoun44 a year ago
Wow!! Very yummy! 🤤🤩👌
FantasticKale647488 a year ago
I really liked this, it was tasty and easy to do. Cooked the beef in onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika, with diced onions, and topped with gherkins before the cheese. Used Heinz no sugar & salt ketchup.