Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
• 8 eggs
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 cups shredded cheddar, divided

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef with garlic and onion powder.
2. Drain excess grease, mix with cooked bacon pieces, then spread evenly into a 9x13 inch casserole pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, tomato paste, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
4. Stir 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture and pour over top of the beef/bacon.
5. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
6. Bake at 350^o F for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition: serves 12; calories 550; 4gm net carb; 29gm protein. 

Recipe from: http://lowcarbyum.com/bacon-cheeseburger-casserole/

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