A low-carb, high-fat twist on classic cheeseburger flavors. easy, cheesy, and ready in under an hour!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sugar-free dill pickles, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (sugar-free)
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook Beef Mixture:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
   • Stir in pickles, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
3. Make Cheese Sauce:
   • Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until smooth and bubbly (3–4 minutes).
   • Remove from heat; fold in ½ cup cheddar and ½ cup mozzarella until melted.
4. Assemble & Bake:
   • Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella.
   • Bake 20–25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
   • Garnish with bacon, extra pickles, and parsley.
5. Serve:
   • Let cool 5 minutes. Pair with a side salad or keto-friendly coleslaw.

Tips:

• Lower Carbs: Omit onion or reduce to ¼ cup.
• Add Veggies: Stir in 1 cup cauliflower rice with the beef.
• Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for 1 month.