Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic burger without the guilt with this Healthy Big Mac Casserole. This low-carb, keto-friendly dish is a satisfying twist on the iconic fast-food favorite, packed with all the savory goodness in a comforting casserole form.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For Serving:
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup light Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Add tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, spices, and cook to combine.
- Assemble and bake: Spread beef mixture in baking dish. Whisk eggs and almond milk, pour over beef, top with cheese, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool, top with lettuce, and drizzle with Thousand Island dressing before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef for a leaner option.
- For a low-carb version, serve with extra lettuce or cauliflower rice instead of bread.
- Use dairy-free cheese and dressing for a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
