Easy Keto Casserole

Like a cross between a cheeseburger and a lasagna, this comforting keto casserole has ground beef, broccoli, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese. It’s great for anyone looking for a comforting and easy-to-make low carb dinner.

This casserole is soft and tender, with a rich and cheesy tomato meat sauce and juicy bites of broccoli. There are occasional crisp bites of diced celery. Seasonings are kept simple — just salt, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne.

Its recipe development is inspired by my other baked dishes, like tuna casserole and chicken bacon ranch casserole. This is basically a medley of some of my favorite casserole ingredients.

I was so excited to receive a copy of Easy Keto Dinners by the outstanding author, Carolyn Ketchum of All Day I Dream About Food, I couldn’t wait to share a recipe with you.

By couldn’t wait, I mean it. This cookbook came in the mail just yesterday! That’s how excited I am about it. Carolyn is an incredible low carb influencer who is also the author of The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen, another fantastic resource for anyone following a keto diet.

I was so excited to receive a copy of Easy Keto Dinners by the outstanding author, Carolyn Ketchum of All Day I Dream About Food, I couldn’t wait to share a recipe with you.

By couldn’t wait, I mean it. This cookbook came in the mail just yesterday! That’s how excited I am about it. Carolyn is an incredible low carb influencer who is also the author of The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen, another fantastic resource for anyone following a keto diet.

To avoid ending up with a watery casserole, cook the broccoli and let it steam out before adding it to the casserole dish. The same goes for the ground beef and tomato sauce; the meat sauce should be simmered until it’s nice and thick, and then cooled a bit to let the steam escape. These steps will ensure a thick and flavorful casserole that holds together well.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Butcher Box ground beef
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1-2 tablespoons mustard I used 1 tablespoon
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese divided
• 1 teaspoon Burger Seasoning I like Weber Burger Seasoning or McCormick's Grill Mates Burger Seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 slices Butcher Box bacon cooked and crumbled, add more if you like!
• 1 kosher pickle, cut into pieces Add more pickles if you are a pickle lover!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the Butcher Box ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, burger seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.. Using a spatula, break the ground beef into chunks. 
3. Add the worcestershire sauce and cream cheese. Cook until the ground beef is no longer pink and the cream cheese has melted.
4. Remove the skillet from heat.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs,  1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and mustard.
6. Spray an 8 x 11 or  9x9 baking dish (I used 8 x11) with oil or cooking spray. Pour the ground beef mixture into the dish. Sprinkle the Butcher Box bacon and sliced pickles throughout.
7. Drizzle the liquid mixture on top.
8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese on top.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese begins to bubble. Mine was ready around 17.
10. Cool before serving.

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