Keto Budget-Friendly Cheeseburger Casserole

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prep time

20 min
cook time

35 min
ready time

55 min

Keto Budget-Friendly Cheeseburger Casserole

36 ratings

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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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

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.

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Comments 29

Dr. B 2 months ago

Both my husband and LO love this one. Great for picky eaters. Hubby likes to put dill pickles on his.

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SplendidRadish710326 2 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

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IneffableArugula327495 4 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.

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OutstandingArugula516675 4 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.

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IncredibleMacadamia161208 5 months ago

Very bland too much cauliflower compared to meat. May try again but add more spice etc

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- MamaGenni10! 5 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.
  
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Rondee62 5 months ago

Very enjoyable

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Karen 7 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!!

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IncredibleKale849670 7 months ago

I added dill relish to the ketchup and mustard. After baking, I added chopped bacon.

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OutstandingRadish470673 7 months ago

Yum! This was sooo good. The portion size was perfect. I paired it with a green salad. A definite keeper & make again.

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UpbeatAvocado477560 8 months ago

This is so yummy! It’s very filling as well.

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OutstandingArugula170633 8 months ago

Yummy

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Teejay2024 8 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!”. 👍🏽😂

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- RemarkableCauliflower393107 6 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!
  
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- ThePhoenix1776 8 months ago
  
  The pre riced cauliflower and pickles are awesome suggestions! Thank you for those tips!
  
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- UnbelievableAvocado974945 8 months ago
  
  Was it watery at all from the frozen riced cauliflower? Was the serving filling?
  
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Daaz89 8 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.

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Miessessiessessippi 8 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.

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FantasticAvocado660994 9 months 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!

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Cathoun44 10 months ago

Wow!! Very yummy! 🤤🤩👌

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FantasticKale647488 10 months 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.

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BigFuzzyKiwis 10 months ago

I did a mock to this and used left over taco seasoned beef and Mexican mix cheese very good and throw a dallop of sour cream it's chefs kiss

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- Teejay2024 8 months ago
  
  What a GREAT IDEA for Cinco da Mayo time when it comes up! 👍🏽🎉
  
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StellarRadish674414 10 months ago

I didn’t use Ketchup or mustard. But add a sautéed mushrooms and onions. And cooked bacon on top. Best meal ever

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BeverlyB524 a year ago

Would it be out of the question to add bacon? Or would that sabotage the meal?

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- Daaz89 8 months ago
  
  Bacon adds more fat not carbs so it depends on how much fat you took in during the entire day of the bacon wouldn’t be a problem.
  
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- Gemini3162 a year ago
  
  I see nothing wrong with adding bacon - it's good with just about everything! LOL
  
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- MarvellousAvocado997972 a year ago
  
  Bacon would be a great addition.
  
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Scottyw.rcp50 a year ago

I added some condenced onions and 2 tbs of Worcestershire sauce to the meat as it was cooking. Only adds 2 gms Carbs. Tasts like my grilled cheese burgers 🍔

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