Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Categories: burger, low carb

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower or about 6 cups florets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces bacon
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Steam the cauliflower until fork tender.

2. Place into a food processor and pulse until it resembles rice.

3. Set aside in a bowl to cool then add the flour and salt and mix well.

4. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until moderately cooked, but not crisp.

5. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to keep bacon juice in skillet.

6. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Once cool chop into pieces.

7. Add the ground beef to the same skillet and cook until browned.

8. Add the onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper and mix well.

9. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl.

10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

11. For the sauce: Add the butter to the same skillet then add heavy cream and mustard.

12. Cook on low heat until the sauce is smooth.

13. Place 1/2 cup of the sauce to the bottom of a 9 by 13 baking dish.

14. Spread the cauliflower mixture on the spread as evenly as possible.

15. Place 4 ounces of sliced cheddar over the cauliflower.

16. Spread the ground beef over the cheddar slices evenly.

17. Pour half of the remaining sauce over the beef.

18. Place the remaining cheddar slices over the sauce.

19. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with bacon.

20. Bake 25 minutes at 350*.

21. Allow to cool out of the oven for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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