The flavor of the diner-classic and the style and comfort of the home-cooking masterpiece… all in one dish! Cheeseburger Casserole incorporates the burger through juicy ground beef, crispy bacon bites, and a sauce that incorporates all of your favorite condiments for notes of sweetness, creaminess, and umami. The hearty crust is golden brown, cheesy, and fluffy, which only makes the beef layer more enticing. Cheeseburger Casserole only takes an hour to make, and it tastes like you just pulled up to the local burger joint and got a patty fresh off the grill. Make sure you share the feeling around!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 ounces cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4 –Cook, stirring often, until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5 –Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Drain the grease from the pan.
Step 6 –Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook, crumbling the beef as it cooks, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the fat from the pan.
Step 7 –Add the cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until combined.
Step 8 –Spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 9 –Top the beef mixture with the cooked bacon.
Step 10 –Crack the eggs into a medium bowl.
Step 11 –Whisk the eggs with the heavy cream, hot sauce, and pepper.
Step 12 –Pour the egg mixture over the beef and the bacon. Top with the cheddar cheese.
Step 13 –Bake the casserole until set and golden on top, about 30-35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
Step 14 –Sprinkle with the dill and serve.
