Southern Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Diabetes-Friendly Comfort Food

All the cheeseburger flavor you love — without the bun.

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Pull Up a Chair...

There is something comforting about a cheeseburger fresh off the grill. The seasoned beef, melted cheese, and crispy bacon are flavors that feel like home.

When managing Type 2 diabetes, sometimes the foods we grew up loving need a little Front Porch makeover.

This Southern Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole keeps all those classic burger flavors together in a warm, cheesy dinner that skips the bun but keeps the comfort.

It is simple, satisfying, family-friendly, and made for real life.

So grab a plate, pull up a chair, and enjoy a little Southern comfort.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (or ½ small diced onion if desired)
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Cheeseburger Toppings

• Dill pickles, chopped
• Sugar-free ketchup drizzle
• Yellow mustard
• Shredded lettuce
• Extra cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
3. Brown ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread cooked beef into a greased casserole dish.
6. Sprinkle bacon over the beef.
7. Whisk eggs and heavy cream together in a bowl.
8. Pour egg mixture over the casserole.
9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
10. Bake for 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and casserole is set.
11. Allow to rest a few minutes before serving.

Front Porch Tip: Make It Nacho Style

Not in the mood to eat it plain? Turn this casserole into a crunchy, low-carb nacho-style meal!

Spoon the warm casserole over crispy pork rinds for a cheeseburger nacho experience that gives you the crunch you miss from traditional chips.

Top with your favorite burger toppings for an easy meal or snack.

Chef Tips

• Make it ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Use leftover cooked bacon to make this recipe even faster.
• Add pickles after baking for a true cheeseburger flavor.
• This recipe is delicious served as a casserole, over lettuce as a cheeseburger bowl, or scooped with pork rinds.

Serve It With...

• Southern Green Beans with Bacon
• Bacon Deviled Egg Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Simple Side Salad with Ranch

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories	Approximately 430
Protein	Approximately 34g
Total Carbohydrates	Approximately 3g
Net Carbs	Approximately 3g

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Did You Make This?

I would love to hear how you enjoyed this Southern Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole!

Did you serve it as a casserole, make it into nachos with pork rinds, or add your own favorite burger toppings?

Pull up a chair and share your Front Porch creation with us.