Cheeseburger Casserole

Time :1 hour
Yield :6 servings

The Scoop

This cozy casserole combines beef, crispy bacon, cream cheese, classic burger condiments, and plenty of sharp cheddar, all baked together until golden and bubbling.
It’s hearty, ridiculously satisfying, and exactly what you want when dinner needs to be easy.
Hack it:
Swap the cheddar for American, Monterey Jack, Swiss, or a cheddar-Gruyère mix.
Add diced pickles or jalapeños to the beef mixture for a proper burger-bar upgrade.
Stir in sautéed mushrooms or chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
Give it a smoky twist with smoked paprika or a splash of BBQ sauce.
Replace the bacon with cooked breakfast sausage for a richer, brunchier version.
Finish with burger toppings like diced pickles, crispy onions, shredded lettuce, or a drizzle of burger sauce.
Leftovers:
Scoop it into toasted burger buns for a cheeseburger sloppy joe situation.
Turn it into loaded fries with crispy potatoes, pickles, and burger sauce.
Use it as a filling for quesadillas with extra cheddar and sliced jalapeños.
Spoon it over baked potatoes and finish with sour cream and scallions.
Chop leftovers into a breakfast hash and top with a fried egg.
Reheat and serve with tortilla chips as a hot, cheesy cheeseburger dip.

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring often, until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Drain the grease from the pan.
  • 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.
  • Add the cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until combined.
  • Spread the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Top the beef mixture with the cooked bacon.
  • Crack the eggs into a medium bowl.
  • Whisk the eggs with the heavy cream, hot sauce, and pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the beef and the bacon. Top with the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake the casserole until set and golden on top, about 30-35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the dill and serve.
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