Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

Keto cheeseburger casserole with seasoned beef, pickles, tomatoes, and melted cheddar. 5g net carbs per serving. ♡

This keto cheeseburger casserole captures all the cheeseburger flavors you love in a crowd pleasing low carb bake. Seasoned ground beef, pickles, tomatoes, melty cheddar, and a creamy sauce that tastes like burger sauce. 5g net carbs per serving. For more ideas, see our Keto Cauliflower Mac And Cheese.

No bun, no fries, no regrets. Ready in 45 minutes and feeds 6. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

• 2 lbs ground beef, 85/15
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full fat
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp sugar free relish
• 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for topping
• salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

1. **Preheat.** Heat oven to 375F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. **Brown.** Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat for 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. **Season.** Stir in garlic, worcestershire, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
4. **Sauce.** Whisk mayo, dijon, and relish in a small bowl.
5. **Layer.** Spread beef in baking dish. Top with chopped pickles and tomatoes. Drizzle with burger sauce.
6. **Cheese.** Top with cheddar and sesame seeds. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Why This Recipe Works

Using 85/15 ground beef delivers keto macros while giving you real cheeseburger flavor. Leaner beef lacks the richness, and 80/20 can be too greasy. The middle ground is the move. At 42 grams fat, 34 grams protein, and 5 grams net carbs per serving, this low carb cheeseburger bake hits keto macros.

A quick homemade burger sauce of mayo, dijon mustard, relish (sugar free), and a splash of worcestershire becomes the creamy base that ties everything together. Store bought burger sauce is often loaded with sugar. Making your own takes 2 minutes and keeps carbs down.

Chopped pickles and diced tomatoes layered in bring the burger experience to the casserole. Without the pickle brine and tomato bursts, this would taste like a beef bake. Those classic toppings are what make this ketogenic comfort food taste like a cheeseburger. A dusting of sesame seeds on top at the end is a cheeky nod to a sesame bun. For more ideas, see our Keto Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Noodles.

Tips

• Use 85/15 ground beef for ideal fat and flavor balance.
• Use sugar free relish. Most brands are naturally low carb but check labels.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheat in a 350F oven for 15 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes.
• Grate your own cheese for smooth melting.
• Add a layer of crumbled bacon for a bacon cheeseburger vibe.

Variations

• Add sauteed onions and mushrooms for a fancier burger casserole.
• Top with crumbled bacon for bacon cheeseburger bake.
• Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a spicy version.
• Add a dollop of keto ranch on top before serving.
• Use ground turkey or venison instead of beef.
• Layer in cream cheese for extra creaminess.

Looking for more keto ideas? Try our Keto Taco Salad Bowls or Keto Cloud Bread next.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using extra lean ground beef: Lean beef makes the casserole dry. Use 85/15 for proper fat balance.
• Using sugary relish: Most store brands are fine but always check. Use sugar free relish to be safe.
• Overbaking: 25 minutes is the sweet spot. Overbaking dries out the beef and breaks the sauce.
• Skipping the pickles: Pickles are the cheeseburger signature. Without them it tastes like plain beef bake.

Keto Cheeseburger Casserole

Keto cheeseburger casserole with 5g net carbs, seasoned beef, pickles, and cheddar. Low carb dinner in 45 minutes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 620

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs ground beef 85/15
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 cup dill pickles chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise full fat
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp sugar free relish
• 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds for topping
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. **Preheat.** Heat oven to 375F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. **Brown.** Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat for 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. **Season.** Stir in garlic, worcestershire, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
4. **Sauce.** Whisk mayo, dijon, and relish in a small bowl.
5. **Layer.** Spread beef in baking dish. Top with chopped pickles and tomatoes. Drizzle with burger sauce.
6. **Cheese.** Top with cheddar and sesame seeds. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Use 85/15 ground beef for ideal fat and flavor balance. Use sugar free relish. Most brands are naturally low carb but check labels. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central for nutrition data and Diet Doctor Keto Guide for ketogenic macros reference.

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