If you are looking for a low carb ground beef recipe, this keto cheeseburger casserole recipe is delicious comfort food. Make a big pan and freeze individual servings for a quick low carb lunch. This low carb casserole is a great dinner idea and has only 1.9 grams net carbs per serving. The whole family will love it.
For more ground beef recipes see this 27 keto ground beef recipes post.
This is one of my favorite keto casserole recipes and is one of my most popular keto recipes on the blog. It’s also one that I make often to eat whenever I want some low carb comfort food. I realized I haven’t updated it in a long time and today I am. Please scroll down to read all the comments for more tips!
As you may have guess, cheeseburger is one of my favorite flavors. I’ve made a cheeseburger flavored frittata, salad, waffle, portobello. And today I am sharing with you this keto cheeseburger casserole recipe because I love casserole meals too!
The savory flavors of the hamburger along with the other ingredients create some delicious creamy, cheesy, comfort food at it’s best but without the carbs.
I usually make a big pan and freeze 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 tasty inexpensive ground beef casserole even if you aren’t a low carb diet and one of my favorite low carb meals.
Recipe ingredients I used and substitutes.
All you need to make this tasty keto dinner is a few simple ingredients – ground beef, cauliflower, steak seasoning, grated cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and eggs.
Ground Beef
I like to use leaner ground beef in this recipe because it’s quite rich. I usually use about 90% fat hamburger. You can use fattier meat but you might want to drain it a bit after your brown it.
Steak Seasoning
This really give the meat more of a hamburger or steak flavor and it has flavorful ingredients like onion, garlic, paprika, etc. If you don’t have any you can liberally season with salt and ground black pepper. But use it if you can.
Fresh Cauliflower
I like to use fresh raw cauliflower florets that I chop into bite sized pieces. I don’t like to use frozen cauliflower but if you do please make sure to get out as much liquid as you can before adding to the casserole. You can also use cauliflower rice but I usually do not.
Cheeses
I use the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream to make this really creamy and as a bit of a sauce. The sharp grated cheddar cheese is for the cheesiness and flavor. You can try other cheeses if you prefer like Monterey Jack, mozzarella cheese or Colby Jack cheese if you want but I would mix it with the cheddar.
Low carb cooking tips for this casserole.
I wanted to point out a couple of cooking tips that I used in this keto recipe that you can use to create other low carb weeknight casseroles. Just use different spices and sauces to change it up.
- 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. If you don’t have any you can try to make your own steak seasoning with spices like salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, etc. Some people like to use unsweetened ketchup or yellow mustard but I feel like the seasoning is much better.
- I added bits of cauliflower in with the meat to make this casserole go further. It has a neutral taste and is some what like pasta or a potato and was a yummy addition. I chopped it up but you could use frozen or fresh cauliflower rice instead of bite sized pieces. If it’s frozen just drain the water first.
- You can also add extra veggies if you want like spinach, broccoli, bell pepper etc. Make sure to use keto friendly veggies though.
- You can also use ground turkey or ground chicken as an alternative to ground beef if you want though they might be a bit dry. You can also try Italian hot sausage for a different flavor and some heat.
How to make keto cheeseburger casserole.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking or casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Chop cauliflower into florets or bite size pieces. Steam cauliflower in the microwave by placing the raw cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe bowl with a little bit of water. Cook for 5 minutes then make sure to drain the water before adding to the casserole.
Step 3: Meanwhile get out a large skillet and heat to medium high heat. Add the ground meat and sprinkle some steak seasoning over it. Use a wooden spoon to breakup the hamburger.
\When the meat has browned a little, turn the heat down to medium heat. Then add in the cooked cauliflower pieces, cream cheese and part of the cheddar cheese to the seasoned ground beef.
Step 4: Mix it around for 1-2 minutes until the cream cheese melts and then spoon the ground beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 5: Next whisk eggs, heavy cream and butter and pour the egg mixture over casserole. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown on top. You can also place it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown it more.
Serve this with a nice green salad for a complete meal and that’s it! Store left overs in an airtight container. (Please scroll down to view the printable recipe card with instructions.)
And if you want to make this more of a bacon cheeseburger casserole add some bacon bits on top!
Baking dish size and number of servings.
The first time I made this in a 13″ x 9″ casserole dish size 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. 🙂
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 size of pan that you use the carbs are pretty low for this comfort food dish!
More keto ground beef recipes to try.
I love using inexpensive ground beef or hamburger in keto recipes because it adds so much flavor and it’s low carb. Subsequently I have quite a few ground beef keto recipes.
Some of my most popular posts are this cheesesteak ground beef skillets and this ground beef and broccoli post. They are also some of my personal favorite recipes.
And if you like this dish you might also like this similar ground beef casserole with Italian flavors that uses tomato sauce and Italian seasonings. It’s delicious too!
TIP: My tip for using ground beef in low carb recipes is to aim for high fat content when making something like burgers or even meatballs but use lean ground beef when making casseroles or soups.
More recipe tips and notes.
- Since this is a rich and creamy casserole, you might want to use a lean beef. If it’s too fatty it will shrink down and leave a lot of excess grease.
- I use fresh cauliflower and chop it up. If you want you could also use fresh cauliflower rice. But I prefer fresh cauliflower to frozen cauliflower rice or florets as that usually has a lot of excess water.
- Casseroles like this make a great meal prep recipe for a keto diet. I like to freeze portions of these types of casseroles 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 so the glass is better.
- The carb count for this recipe will depend on how my servings you get out of it. I used this 8×10″ baking dish and got 6 servings at 1.9g net carbs.
Well I hope you like this keto cheeseburger casserole as much as I did. I find that preparing low carb casseroles like this and then freezing individual servings can really help you stay on a low carb diet. Or freeze big portions for a keto dinner on busy weeknights.
It’s filling and savory and perfect when you don’t have the time to make lunch or dinner. This delicious meal is also a very family friendly keto casserole recipe that even picky eaters will love.
The nutrition for 1 serving of this delicious casserole is: 421 calories / 30.2g fat / 2.6g carbs / 0.7g fiber / 25.1g protein = 1.9g net carbs.
Keto Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
This low carb cheeseburger casserole is a delicious and hearty casserole recipe that is pure keto comfort food and great for burger cravings. Freeze individual servings for a quick low carb lunch. Only 1.9g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cauliflower, chopped (about ½ head cauliflower)
- 2 teaspoon steak seasoning
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. I used an 8x10" dish.
- Chop cauliflower into bite size pieces and then place the raw cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe bowl with a little bit of water. Cook for 5 minutes then make sure to drain the water before adding to the casserole.
- In the meantime get out a large nonstick skillet and heat to medium high heat. No need to add olive oil as the meat will have enough grease to brown it. Add the ground beef and sprinkle steak seasoning on top. Use a wooden spoon and breakup the hamburger while you brown it.
- Once the meat has browned a little turn down the heat to medium heat. Add in cauliflower, cream cheese and ¼ cup of cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine and then pour or spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat eggs then whisk in heavy cream and melted butter. Make sure the butter cools a bit before doing this.
- Pour over beef mixture and top with remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly on top. You can also place it under the broiler for a couple of minutes to brown it more.
Notes
The nutrition info for 1 serving is: 421 calories / 30.2g fat / 2.6g carbs / 0.7g fiber / 25.1g protein = 1.9g net carbs
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 421Net Carbohydrates: 1.9g
For another ground beef casserole try my friend Kasey’s keto taco casserole or my friend Alika’s keto shepherd’s pie.
Laura Fremeau
Hello!
Can you use Frozen cauliflower in this recipe?
Denise
H Laura, yes you can but just make sure to drain all the water out of it after you cook it in the microwave. Hope you like it!
Naomi D Matthews-Fisher
I can’t express how much I love this dish! So comforting. It tastes like cheesy potatoes and beef to me. I also add mushrooms and onions if I have them. I have mixed Italian turkey sausage and ground beef when I had leftover sausage. I even made it with broth instead of half and half because I was out, and it was still so good!! Looking forward to trying more casseroles like these for the fall and winter months! Thank you for a great recipe!
Denise
Hi Naomi, I’m so glad you liked it and thanks for sharing your tips!
Brenda
This will now become a staple in our house. So very yummy!
Denise
Brendea, so glad you like it! This freezes well and I often save portions for a quick lunch.
K. Oliver
This was greatness! A fantastic meal for a high school football player. I added a 1/2 bag of spinach and used Fiesta Brand Uncle Chris’ Gourmet Steak Seasoning for the ground meat. Green Giant made it easy with their precut raw Cauiliflower Crumbles Fried Rice d too.
Thank you for this soon to become staple recipe.
Denise
So glad you liked it K!
Kirsten
Mine is cooking as I type. I saw the ingredients, but I couldn’t find how much of each is required. I guessed. Did I miss the ingredient list somewhere?
Denise
Hi Kristen, The ingredients are down in the recipe card at the bottom of the recipe. Here is a link to just the recipe card if you want. I hope you liked it!
https://mylifecookbook.com/wp-json/mv-create/v1/creations/100/print
Chrisitne
This is now a staple In our household too. I’ve probably made it a dozen times already. It’s fairly quick and easy and I use ground pork instead of ground beef. I might try adding some spinach next time as the other reviewer did. It really doesn’t taste like cauliflower in my opinion, it’s just like a comforting cheesy beef bake.
Denise
Hi Christine, So glad you like it. I need to make this again and try it with the spinach and or sausage too! I want to make a batch and freeze portions for the new year. Thanks for coming back to comment!
Jere Cassidy
Yum! I don’t do low carb but this recipe caught my eye since it is made with cauliflower. I am always on the lookout for recipes like this.
Denise
Hope you like it Jere. It’s simple but yummy!
Sharon
This is a delicious and cheesy casserole that won’t weigh you down with carbs. I like that you can freeze this too.
Denise
Thanks Sharon. This is one of my favorite casseroles because it’s so comforting. I keep portions of it in the freezer all the time. Thanks for commenting!
Melody
Made this tonight. I used frozen riced cauliflower and 85/15 ground beef because it’s what I had. Added some diced poblano too for a little more flavor. I used smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, pink Himalayan salt and some Buffalo seasoning in the meat mixture. Otherwise I followed as written. Delicious! I’ll be making a lot of this for easy meals.
Also, I use Carb Manager and my calculation was almost exactly the same as yours. Great low carb meal! I can’t wait to play around with it. Thanks so much!
Denise
So glad you liked it Melody. Thanks for coming back to comment and share your tips!
Brett
I added onion, garlic, and mushrooms towards the end of browning the meat and used Cajun seasoning instead of steak seasoning
Denise
Hi Brett, thanks for coming back and sharing your tips! That sounds really good!
Guy Cesario
Great recipe. I added half an onion and one jalapeño to kick it up a bit.
Denise
Hi Guy, I love the idea of the jalapeno! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
cindy
Made this last night. Added celery and onion (because I can’t make a casserole without those two). I wanted to double the recipe, but did not have enough cream cheese, so I used 4 oz cream cheese and 4 oz. goat cheese – OMG – my husbands new favorite recipe for sure! Also added garlic powder, black pepper and some kosher salt. So, so delicious. Thank you!
Denise
So glad you liked it Cindy and that you made it your own. It’s a simple idea but like you did, you can change it up to suit your tastes. Thanks for coming back to comment!
Brittany
Denise, this recipe is out of this world! Thank you!!!
Denise
So glad you like it Brittany!!!
Bruce
We love this recipe we added some garlic herb seasoning and topped it with salsa to improve it and it really was a great addition.
Denise
Hi Bruce, thanks for coming back to comment and share your tips with everyone!
Elyse
Wow! I made this tonight for my significant other who loves cauliflower but dislikes melted cheese (don’t ask me, I love cheese). Without realizing it I doubled the cauliflower- I basically used an entire head without measuring. Upon mixing, I threw in another egg and some half and half (i had ran out of heavy creamer). I used onion while browning the ground beef and Montreal steak seasoning. My picky boyfriend loved it! This was great
Denise
Hi Elyse, so glad he liked it! Thanks for coming back to comment and share your tips. It’s a really simple recipe and you can change it around alot. I made an Italian version too if you are interest. Keto Ground Beef Casserole
Connie
Can you mix this in the morning and refrigerate until ready to bake for dinner later? Or does it get mushy if you do that?
Denise
Hi Connie, I have never done it but I don’t see why not. It should be fine. Let me know how it went if you get a chance and I hope you like it!
Connie
It WORKS! It was so good hubby said I need to make it more often!! 😁
Denise
Hi Connie,
So glad he liked it!
Patti M.
In the oven now! Smells great! I think I’ll have a few pickles with it:) Keep up the low carb recipes!!
Denise
Hi Patti, hope you enjoy it!!
Rachelle Parker
can you use frozen cauliflower?
Denise
Hi Rachelle, yes you can use frozen but you should thaw it out first. It might make it a bit watery too, so when you thaw it try to take out any excess water before adding it to the rest of the dish. Good luck!
Sarah
I used frozen cauliflower and microwaved for 5 minutes, you just cook it with the meat a little longer. I also added green pepper and cherry tomatoes when browning the meat…10/10 this was absolutely delicious!!
Denise
So glad you like it! Thanks for sharing your tips!
Helen Fischer
This is seriously delicious! So glad I gave it a try! I made a double batch and will be saving some in the freezer. I am so impressed! Thank you so much and have a happy new year!
Denise
Hi Helen, so glad you liked it! This made my day. I love this casserole too and I also freeze it for quick lunches. Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment and Happy New Year!
Barb Johnson
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.
Denise
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.
AVE
Really good. I substituted greek yogurt and swiss Lorraine cheese , skipping the butter and milk, and it still came out great.
Jody
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.
Denise
Hi Jody, so glad they liked it. Thanks for coming back and sharing your tips and experience!
Stephanie
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?
Denise
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.
Kara
Is this safe to freeze after making?
Denise
Hi Kara, yes I do it all the time.
April Edwards
Can you show what it would be for 4 servings?
Denise
The nutrition for the whole thing is:
2,525 cals / 181g fat / 15.6g carbs / 4.3g fiber / 150.8g protein so if you divid by 4 then 1 serving is
631 cals / 45.2g fat / 3.9g carbs / 1.1g fiber / 37.7g protein
Hope that helps!
Jill Roberts @ Wellnessgeeky.com
These low-carb cheeseburger & cauliflower casserole are stunning. I’m not a talented baker, but I would love to give these a try!
Christa
Love this dish! ❤️😍. I did add onion and bacon to it my family loved it. Thank you so much.
Denise
Hi Christa, so glad you all loved it! Thanks for coming back to comment and share your tips. I really appreciate it!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony
Fantastic photos, and amazing looking low-carb cheeseburger cauliflower casserole! I am obsessed with cheeseburgers! I’ll definitely try it! Thanks a lot for sharing, Denise!
Kathy
Making this can I use frozen diced cauliflower? Should I microwave before
Denise
Hi Kathy, absolutely! I would thaw it before you added. If it has a lot of liquid when you thaw, pour that out before mixing.
Kirk
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!
Denise
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!
Bonita
I am so sorry I didn’t rate the recipe
Denise
Thank you I appreciate it!
Bonita
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.
Denise
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!
River
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
Denise
Hi River,
so glad you like it! Thanks for coming back to comment!
River
Just used your basics with this fish to make a version with chicken, garlic, and mushrooms. Wish I could post a pic. The binding with cheeses, cream, and eggs is the bomb here for making fluffy, nicely textured casseroles. Smells fantastic!!
River
Dish…not fish LOL
Denise
Hi River, so glad you liked it! It’s one of my favorites!
valarie
Love this recipe. I am going to add onion and garlic next time I make this. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
valarie
forgot to rate this dish. 5 stars all the way
Denise
Hi Valerie, so glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how it comes out with the onion and garlic!
Tracey
Could I incorporate sour cream, or top the dish with it?
Denise
HI Tracey, I’m not sure. I’m not sure what sour cream would be like if it bakes but if you are just topping it when you are done, yes that would definitely be ok. Hope that helps a bit.
Jennifer H
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.
Denise
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!
Kelly
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!
Denise
Hi Kelly, so glad your family likes this! You made my day.
Sheree
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.
Denise
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!
Lisa B
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! ♥️😋
Lisa B
I forgot to rate this fish.. 5 stars all the way! 👍
Lisa B
Haha!! I meant DISH!! 🙄
Denise
Fish, dish, I know what you meant! Though that was funny. 🙂
Denise
Hi Lisa, I’m so glad you liked it! This freezes well and I have a few lunches in my freezer right now. I’m not sure if it’s on THM. I did read about that once but I don’t remember the plan at all. Hopefully someone else will pipe in who knows. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Brittany Olson
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!
Denise
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!
Jro
This looks delicious, has anyone tried to do this in a pressure cooker or slow cooker? Interested in the results!
Debby Hoffman
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! 😋
Denise
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!
Debby
My husband and I loved this! I did put an extra 1/4 cup of cheddar in the first addition of cheese. We’re new to Keto, but absolutely enjoying the benefits…..better sleep, more energy, decrease in allergies! Your recipe makes it even more fun! Thank you for sharing! 😊😋
JD
What brand of Steak seasoning does everyone use?
Denise
Hi JD, I use Montreal steak seasoning or the Aldi brand of steak seasoning. Any brand should work.
kelly
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!!
Denise
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.
Tamara
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!
Denise
Hi Tamara, the crispy onions sound amazing! I’ll have to try that next time. Thanks for coming back and sharing your tips!
Hana
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!
Denise
Hana,
Thanks for sharing your tips! I will definitely have to try them next time I make it. So glad you liked it!
Andrea
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 🙂
Denise
Hi Andrea, so glad he liked it! And thanks for sharing your tips and coming back to comment. I appreciate it!
Sandra M Stewart
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!
Denise
Hi Sandra, great idea about the skillet! I will try that next time. So glad you liked it!
Linda Queen
I tried the skillet, mine stuck to the bottom and was also overcooked on the bottom. I’m sticking with the casserole.. My husband and I loved your recipe!
Denise
Sorry it didn’t work in the skillet …. that’s good to know because I was going to try that! Glad you enjoy it. I have an Italian casserole which is very similar and I happen to like it better. Check it out. Keto Casserole
Tamra
Loved this! Doubled the recipe and plenty for leftovers and we were very satisfied ❤️
Denise
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!
Natalie
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.
Daniela
Whoa what an interesting combo and idea! Thanks for sharing the recipe :).
Amanda Mason
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!
Tammy
You had all my attention at Keto!! This looks so good! 😀
Kiki Johnson
This looks like the satisfying comfort food I need in my life right now! I am a huge fan of anything cauliflower and cheese, so this would be right down my alley!
Analida Braeger
This looks like a brilliant way to sneak veggies to the wee ones. Hahaha just tell them it’s noodles. They won’t figure it out, right?
Veena Azmanov
This Casserole is so creamy and looks so delicious. Love the combination of meat,cauliflower, cheese and the seasoning to it.Love the recipe.
Jacque Hastert
Love a delicious low-carb and keto friendly casserole. Saving this for next weeks menu.
Denise
Hope you like it Jacque!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
I never know what to do with the ground beef I buy. This looks like the perfect solution!
Krista Price
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!
Denise
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!
Elaine Benoit
This cheeseburger casserole looks delicious!! I love that it’s low carb and I bet this casserole will go so well with any side!!
Denise
Thanks Elaine! It’s a winner in our family.
Wendy
Making this tonight using a bag of frozen cauliflower rice (cooked in the microwave for 5 min first). Smells delicious! Thank you.
Denise
Hope it goes well Wendy! This is an easy but popular recipe so enjoy!
Army
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
Denise
Hi Amy,
Thanks for the tip! So glad you liked it.
Tiffany
Would half and half work? Or would I lose the creaminess?
Denise
Hi Tiffany, I think half and half would work. I have not tried it but I can’t see why not. Good luck!
Jennifer
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 🙂
Denise
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!
Mel
This was so yummy. Glad you posted this recipe. Guilt free comfort food.
Denise
So glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping back and commenting. I totally appreciate it!
Michelle L Melendez
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
Denise
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!
Marianne
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?
Denise
HI Marianne, I don’t see why not. Good luck!
Heather
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!
Denise
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.
Stephanie Ahmed
This is a winner! Reminds me of hamburger helper (a guilty pleasure of mine). Hubby and 10yo daughter like it too. Thanks!!
Denise
Hi Stephanie,
I used to eat hamburger helper in college and I know what you mean about a guilty pleasure. 😉 Glad you all like it!
Michele
I used one 12 oz bag of steamable frozen cauliflower florets and it turned out perfectly! Making it again for my mom this weekend!!
Denise
Hi Michele,
So glad that worked out! Thanks for sharing your results with me and my readers!
Jennifer Mullins
Can I use frozen cauliflower?
Denise
Yes I think that would work fine, but I would cook it first. That is don’t use it frozen….thaw and cook it first. Hope that helps!
Lauren Starks
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!
Denise
Hi Lauren,
So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to comment and letting us know your additions to the recipe. .
They sound wonderful!
Micki
This may be a crazy question but what are you calling “steak seasoning “?
Denise
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!
Gillian DidierSerre
Can j add lactose free milk to make rhe egg custard
Denise
Hi Gillian,
I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t. It might not be as thick, but I think it would work. Hope that helps!
Therese Bizabishaka
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.
Denise
Hi Therese, great idea! Let me know you make it and how it comes out. Sounds delicious!
Shanty
I’m out of heavy cream 🙁
Denise
Oh what about sour cream??
Lisa Hoddinott
What do you think about adding onion and cilantro?
Denise
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!
Karen Lowenthal
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!
Sierra
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!
Denise
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!
Anja
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.
Denise
Hi Anja,
So glad you liked it and great idea about the mushrooms and bacon. I’ll have to try that next time!
Take care,
Marilyn Wright
Oh my goodness, I just made this and it is a big winner! Easy and absolutely the tastiest! Thank you.
Denise
Aw Marilyn, that made my day! So glad you liked it!
Take care,
Miz Helen
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
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
Sounds great – and i love the low carb . Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Denise
Thanks Helen!
Heather
I’m always looking for simple ways to cut carbs, and I LOVE me some cheese. This recipe sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
Denise
Thanks for stopping by Heather!
Karly
This is a keto chick’s DREAM right here! Definitely need to try this out- looks delish! Thanks for sharing!
Denise
I froze a lot of servings so I could eat this for lunch. It was delicious to me!