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Keto Low Carb Cauliflower & Cheeseburger Casserole

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This keto low carb cauliflower & cheeseburger casserole is pure comfort food. Make a big pan and freeze individual servings for a quick low carb lunch. Only 1.9g net carbs per serving.

You might also like this low carb chicken & broccoli casserole .

plate of keto casserole with baking dish and blue dish towel

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As you may have guess, I like cheeseburger flavors. I’ve made a cheeseburger flavored frittata, salad, waffle, portobello and now this keto low carb cauliflower & cheeseburger casserole. The first time I made this it came out like a shepherd’s pie which was very tasty but this was what I was going for. Creamy, cheese and comfort food at it’s best without the carbs.

I made a big pan and froze a few servings for a quick low carb lunch. It has been a life saver this week as I was very busy. It’s a great keto casserole even if you aren’t a low carb diet.

My first try at this cheeseburger casserole

My first attempt at this dish, I was trying to use more cauliflower to make a cauliflower cream. When it was baked the cauliflower on top was more like mashed potatoes. It was very good if you were going for a shepherd’s pie but I wanted something more creamy.

So in the second version I made a mock béchamel sauce with cheese, cream and eggs and added cream cheese in with the meat and cauliflower. This was what I was going for!

 

 

aerial view of white plate of cheese burger casserole and baking dish with blue towel

 

2 tips for this low carb ground beef casserole

I wanted to point out too, that when I browned the ground beef, I sprinkled some steak seasoning on top. This is what makes ground beef taste like a hamburger to me.  Also I added the cauliflower in with the meat to make it go further. It tastes almost like a pasta or a potato and was a yummy addition.

 

close up of cheeseburger casserole baking dish

 

keto Cheeseburger casserole recipe

Start by microwaving the cauliflower while you brown the ground beef. Sprinkle some seasoning over the meat and when it’s browned, add in the cauliflower, cream cheese and part of the cheddar cheese. Spoon into a casserole dish. Whisk eggs, cream and butter and pour over casserole. Top with cheese and bake.

 

 

unbaked cheeseburger casserole

 

The first time I made this in a 13″ x 9″ baking dish and got 8 servings from this casserole but I ate two pieces. It was really good to me. But with only 1.2g net carbs per serving I don’t think it’s bad to have 2 pieces. 🙂  

 

 

baking dish with keto cheeseburger casserole and blue towel

 

This time I made it in a 10 x 8 inch baking dish and got 6 servings. So one serving comes to 1.9g net carbs. Either pan you use the, carbs are pretty low for this comfort food dish!

 

white plate with cheeseburger casserole and baking dish in background

 

I freeze dishes like this in glass storage containers like this if possible. When you microwave dishes with a lots of cheese and fat, the plastic seems to get all funky. 

 

closeup of white plate and serving of cheeseburger casserole

 

Well I hope you like this recipe as much as I did. I find that preparing casseroles like this and then freezing individual servings can really help you stay on a low carb diet. It’s filling and savory and perfect when you don’t have the time to make lunch or dinner. The nutrition for 1 serving is:

 

421 cals / 30.2g fat / 2.6g carbs / 0.7g fiber / 25.1g protein = 1.9g net carbs

 

closeup of white plate and serving of cheeseburger casserole
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Low Carb Cheeseburger & Cauliflower Cauliflower

This low carb cheeseburger & cauliflower casserole is pure comfort food. Freeze individual servings for a quick low carb lunch. Only 1.9g net carbs per serving.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast casserole, broccoli cauliflower salad, cheeseburger
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 421 kcal
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 2 cup cauliflower chopped
  • 2 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/4 cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 4 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Microwave the cauliflower for 5 minutes.
  3. In the meantime add the beef to a skillet and sprinkle steak seasoning on top.
  4. Once brown, add in cauliflower, cream cheese and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. M
  5. Mix well and then pour into baking dish.
  6. In a bowl, beat eggs then whisk in cream and butter.
  7. Pour over beef mixture and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  8. Bake 30 minutes.

closeup of white plate with keto cheeseburger casserole and text overlay

 

 

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

Comments

  1. Barb Johnson

    October 2, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    Made this today and it is fantastic, hubby loves it also. Ingredients I used are the same only method a little different. I beat together cream cheese, cream, eggs and melted butter then mixed it into the hamburger, cauliflower and cheddar cheese mixture.

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    • Denise

      October 3, 2019 at 6:22 am

      Hi Barb, so glad you liked it. Thanhs for coming back to share your tips. It’s such a simple recipe and I imagine you can make it several ways and adapt it anyway you like.

      Reply

  3. Jody

    August 4, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    Just tried this recipe for the second time and it is SOOOO GOOOD! My family loves it too and they can sometimes be picky about casseroles. I did use garlic powder instead of the steak seasoning and I added some chopped green onions to the top. It was delicious. Thanks for such a great recipe. This is in my rotation for sure.

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      • Stephanie

        August 25, 2019 at 11:52 pm

        Hi! I just loaded the recipe into my Carb Manager app and one serving is 6.4 net carbs! How did you arrive at under 2 net carbs?

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        • Denise

          August 26, 2019 at 3:57 pm

          Hi Stephanie,
          All I can tell you is that different calculators will give you different results. I have yet to find the ultimate food tracking app. I’ve been using LoseIt for many, many years and that’s what I use for my recipes for consistency purposes.
          One thing I noticed is that many calculators use other peoples input and many times it is incorrect.

          I always advise people to make their own calculations to be safe. That being said, here are the two screen shots from this recipe if it helps in any way.
          nutrition

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  8. Kirk

    June 30, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    I made this tonight, but had to use that I had in my kitchen, So, I used my own seasonings, a mixture of cheeses that were in the fridge along with increasing the cauli. I also added leftover sautéed onions and mushrooms. This is an easy recipe to modify and is delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Denise

      July 1, 2019 at 7:20 am

      Hi Kirk, I love the idea of the mushrooms! Both those and the onions sound delicious. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share!

      Reply

  10. Bonita

    June 26, 2019 at 7:43 pm

    I am making this now and it smells absolutely delicious and tastes as good as it looks!! What grade of ground beef did you use? I used 92% lean ground beef and wanted to see if that is what you used.

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    • Denise

      June 27, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Hi Bonita, it doesn’t matter what grade you use. If it has too much grease in it, just drain it before you mix it with the other things. Hope you enjoy it!

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  11. River

    June 22, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    One of my main go to dishes for comfort food! Sooo awesome. I mess around with the recipe a bit but it’s always delicious and we always want MORE!!
    River

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  12. valarie

    June 22, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    Love this recipe. I am going to add onion and garlic next time I make this. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  13. Jennifer H

    June 21, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you! I’m doing keto but the family isn’t. It’s hard to find recipes we all will like but this one hit it out of the park. Normally they will eat but not request I make it again. This time they did and husband got a second helping.

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    • Denise

      June 22, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Hi Jennifer, so glad you and your family liked it! I have a couple containers in the freezer for my lunches. I really like it too. Thanks for coming back to comment!

      Reply

  14. Kelly

    June 10, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    I’m just now getting ready to make this recipe for a second time. The first round turned out soooooo good I couldn’t wait to make it again!!! I riced my cauliflower in the food processor and took your advice about not bothering microwaving first. Turned out perfectly tender and not watery at all. Going for a double batch this time as everyone in my family LOVED the first go round and I didn’t end up with any leftovers, LOL. Thanks for sharing this and best to you!

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  15. Sheree

    June 1, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    Doubled the recipe and it was great! Everyone loved it. I used California Rub for the steak seasoning (recipe on the internet) and it worked great. I was worried about having too much liquid like some other casserole recipes have had but it was perfect. I think I am going to try adding some halved grape tomatoes next time, mainly because I like those things in everything and I usually have tomato on a cheeseburger so why not? Excellent recipe.

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    • Denise

      June 2, 2019 at 7:12 am

      Hi Sheree, I’m so glad you liked it and I’ll have to give those grape tomatoes to a try. Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!

      Reply

  16. Lisa B

    April 11, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Oh my gosh! This was amazing! I used rice cauliflower too and seasoned salt as I didn’t have steak seasoning. Cut back a little on the salt but wow.. what a delicious dish! I just started Trim Healthy Mama and I am pretty sure this is on plan! I served a big healthy organic green salad with lots of veggies! and balsamic vinegar and oil. I baked mine in a stone and the bottom got crispy and it smelled just like a cheeseburger! Will definitely make this again and freeze ahead too! !if anyone knows for sure if this is on plan for THM.. please let me know and thanks for sharing! ♥️😋

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  17. Brittany Olson

    March 31, 2019 at 12:35 am

    This looks delish! Do you add water to the cauliflower when you cook it in the microwave? How long do you cook it for? Can I use riced cauliflower?want to try this recipe this week!

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    • Denise

      March 31, 2019 at 7:36 am

      Hi Brittany,
      I hope you like it! Yes you can use riced cauliflower and I would not even bother to cook it if you do because the 30 minutes in the oven will cook it. If you are using the chopped bigger pieces you can microwave with a little water, like a teaspoon. I have a microwave pot that I rinse the cauliflower and then drain it, cover and microwave. So there is a bit of water on the cauliflower but I don’t really add any extra. Hope that helps!

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  18. Jro

    March 30, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    This looks delicious, has anyone tried to do this in a pressure cooker or slow cooker? Interested in the results!

    Reply

  19. Debby Hoffman

    March 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing! I did increase the first addition of cheddar to 1/2 cup, but that’s the only change. My husband and I are new to Keto, but enjoying the benefits already. Sleeping better, more energy, fewer allergies…….who wouldn’t be happy 😃. Thanks again! 😋

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    • Denise

      March 27, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      HI Debby,
      So glad you liked it! It also freezes well as I just had some for lunch that I made a month or two ago. Good luck on your keto journey!

      Reply

  21. kelly

    March 14, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Saw this today and made tonight! So I’m in a terrible habit of modifying almost every recipe I find on line (usually to an autoimmune problem) This was good, I made some small changes (just based on ingredients I had and personal taste) I used riced cauliflower instead, I used a mix of chopped meat (pork, veal, beef) I didn’t have steak seasoning so did garlic, onion, and wochestershire sauce. To the “sauce” I cooked almost like a bechemel and took off the heat and added the eggs to that (so they wouldn’t scramble) then stirred in sour cream. This dish really needed salt (surprisingly I thought w all the cheese it wouldnt) it baked lovely and was so so good. My toddler liked it too! If you haven tried it is a must! Definitely had that shepherd’s pie feeling to it. Awesome base recipe to adjust to personal taste! Love this website! Gives me great ideas, keto friendly, and I follow the IF diet but do no carbs so sugar so this is a great recipe for me to have some comfort foods without aggravating my inflammation. THANKS!!

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    • Denise

      March 15, 2019 at 8:19 am

      Hi Kelly, glad you liked it! I think the lack of salt is because of not using the steak seasoning….that usually has alot of salt in it. Thanks for sharing your tips as they are always helpful and appreciated! Have a great weekend.

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    • Tamara

      June 21, 2019 at 10:18 pm

      Made this tonight with a few modifications. I used almost a whole head is cauli, and microwaved it for 7 mins with a splash of water. I used my own seasonings (including some cayenne), and didn’t have cheddar. So I mixed in 6 Oz of cream cheese, put in in the pan with a layer of mozzarella. Then poured the eggs and heavy cream (used a little more than recipe called for) and another layer of mozzarella. The last 7 minutes of baking I added a layer of crispy onions. They totally made the dish! Even my picky 2.5 year old ate it! I had 3 servings…will def make again and don’t forget the crispy onions!

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  22. Hana

    March 11, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    Yum! Quick and simple. Basically doubled the recipe. Had 2 lbs of ground beef and an entire large head of cauliflower. Used slightly less than double the cream cheese. All other ingredients doubled. Half and half instead of heavy cream. Added layer of fresh sliced jalapeños under the top cheese layer. After plating servings, topped with fresh crunchy romaine lettuce, avocado slices, sriracha, and yellow mustard.
    Will definitely make again!

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  23. Andrea

    March 4, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    This is in the oven right now! I made a couple tweaks to ours though. I wanted to get rid of some ingredients that were in need of use. I used a quarter of a small onion, 2 garlic cloves, and about 6 strips of Applegate Sunday bacon. And I had some gouda and mozzarella and just about 2 tbsp of that sharp cheddar. Also used 4 eggs mixed with 1 oz of cream cheese and cream and butter.

    ( it’s been 30 minutes now) Hubby is digging in and says he LOVES it! He is my biggest critic btw! Well done! This will be in our rotation for sure 🙂

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  24. Sandra M Stewart

    February 25, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Just made this for dinner. Only difference; I used a cast iron deep skillet and went straight from stovetop to oven. Everyone really liked this dish. I can’t wait for the Italian version!

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    • Denise

      February 20, 2019 at 6:11 am

      Hi Tamra, so glad you liked it! I have an Italian version coming up (which is very similar) and it’s my new favorite. Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!

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  26. Natalie

    February 11, 2019 at 7:46 am

    Wow I must make this sap. This looks absolutely delicious. Especially love the addition of cheddar cheese. It’s one of my favorite thing in the world right now.

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  28. Amanda Mason

    February 10, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    I’m always looking for new recipes that contain ground beef!! This looks like the perfect recipe and I’m loving the low carb aspect!! Printing this one out to make this week!

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  35. Krista Price

    February 6, 2019 at 11:51 am

    I really love what you did with this casserole! I’m not a bread girl either, so I usually make “cheeseburger salads,” but they’re just not the same. Call it what you want, but it’s still a salad. THIS, on the other hand, will certainly fill the void! I’d probably eat the whole dish in one sitting!

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    • Denise

      February 6, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Hi Krista,
      I’m glad you liked it! I really like my salads but I know what you mean….this is more comfort food. Thanks for coming back and commenting!

      Reply

  37. Wendy

    January 30, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    Making this tonight using a bag of frozen cauliflower rice (cooked in the microwave for 5 min first). Smells delicious! Thank you.

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  38. Army

    January 28, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    I changed and used 1/4 cup pepper jack and crumbled 2 pieces of bacon on top .. yummm! Thanks for the great super simple recipe

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  40. Jennifer

    January 5, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of cauliflower but do incorporate more and more of my recipes (but I still don’t like it). To me… you can not taste the cauliflower at all! This is a total winner!! The cream cheese is a winner- made it so creamy! Delish!!
    Thanks for sharing the recipe with your faithful followers 🙂

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    • Denise

      January 7, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      Hi Jennifer. I totally get not liking cauliflower, but I’ve grown to love it. I just make sure to put lots of flavorings with it. It works really good to add some bulk to casseroles and soup etc. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

      Reply

  42. Michelle L Melendez

    November 7, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    Can you please tell me how you got the nutrtion value? I put ingredients into carb manager and got way more then you posted. Thank you

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    • Denise

      November 8, 2018 at 8:21 am

      Hi Michelle,
      I use the Loseit app as it has all my recipes on it and I feel it’s more consistent that way. I do know entries vary on all these calulators. It can depend on the brand or a lot of the entries are from users not manufacturers so they can be incorrect. Therefore I would suggest that you use your own calculations.
      Here are screen shots of my calculator. Hope that helps!
      cheeseburger nutrition

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  43. Marianne

    October 17, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    This looks like a great recipe but I’m not a huge fan of cauliflower. Rather than using chopped up cauliflower, can I used riced cauliflower instead?

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  44. Heather

    October 9, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    Me and my boyfriend made this and we both loved it! We added bacon, because everything is better with bacon. I’ve been doing the keto diet and I felt like I was cheating with this recipe! We both devoured the whole thing in one night! Definitely making this again!

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    • Denise

      October 9, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Heather,
      So glad you liked it! I’m going to have to try the bacon next time I make it. Thanks for taking the time to come back and commenting.

      Reply

  45. Stephanie Ahmed

    September 29, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    This is a winner! Reminds me of hamburger helper (a guilty pleasure of mine). Hubby and 10yo daughter like it too. Thanks!!

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  46. Michele

    September 25, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    I used one 12 oz bag of steamable frozen cauliflower florets and it turned out perfectly! Making it again for my mom this weekend!!

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  48. Lauren Starks

    September 18, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    This is fantastic! Have made twice. The first as is and the second with bacon, mushrooms, onion and slightly More cheese. It’s delicious and low carb. Definitely a part of our weekly rotation!
    Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Denise

      September 18, 2018 at 6:32 am

      Hi Micki,
      It’s a seasoning you can get in any grocery store. It’s not essential to the recipe though. You could just season with salt and pepper if you wish. Hope that helps!

      Reply

  51. Therese Bizabishaka

    August 17, 2018 at 3:27 am

    Looks like a simple but tasty recipe. Looking for something to adapt into a sort of italian/bolognaise/lasagne substitute. Think I will try adding some tomato sauce/paste to the mince instead of cream cheese and use cottage cheese or ricotta and eggs for the topping. My mum used to use that for her mock cheese sauce. Thanks.

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    • Denise

      July 23, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Hi Linda, I’m sure the onion and cilantro would be fine. This is just a basic recipe so you can change it up a bit if you wish! Good luck!

      Reply

  54. Karen Lowenthal

    June 16, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    This sounds great…I added in some dill and sautéed onion, salt and pepper… serving with some sautéed spinach from my garden. Can’t wait for dinner!

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  55. Sierra

    June 6, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    I’ve made this twice, it’s very good. It’s a very satisfying casserole, definitely comfort food. Even my picky husband loved it.
    I used a whole block of cream cheese and added more cheddar cheese. Num!

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    • Denise

      June 7, 2018 at 6:52 am

      Hi Sierra, so glad your husband liked it. I’m going to make some more this weekend and freeze for lunch next week. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

      Reply

  56. Anja

    June 3, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    This is absolutely delicious! We definitely couldn’t eat just one serving and, thankfully, I doubled up the recipe. Making it again today but switching it up with the addition of mushrooms and bacon. A new favorite at my house.

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  57. Marilyn Wright

    May 18, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    Oh my goodness, I just made this and it is a big winner! Easy and absolutely the tastiest! Thank you.

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  58. Miz Helen

    November 19, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    This is a great Casserole that we would just love! Wishing you a bountiful Thanksgiving and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Our Party for this week will start Tuesday Morning at 8:00 am CST.
    Hope to see you then!
    Miz Helen

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