Description
A delicious low-carb version of the classic Big Mac, this casserole is packed with flavors and is perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb ground beef
- 4 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 16 oz riced cauliflower
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 Tbsp low carb pickle relish (or chopped pickle with juice)
- 1 Tbsp ketchup (without sugar)
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp+ monk fruit (increase if using chopped pickle for the relish)
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Garnishes: shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickle slices, Big Mac sauce
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef with fine sea salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic in a medium-sized bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Saute the riced cauliflower and onion until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- While the veggies are cooking, make the Big Mac sauce by combining the mayo, pickle relish, ketchup, mustard, monk fruit, garlic salt, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Add the seasoned ground beef mixture to the skillet and brown until cooked through. Drain the grease.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it’s melted. Mix in the cooked cauliflower rice and onion.
- Top the cheeseburger casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until heated through, bubbling, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the Big Mac casserole with Big Mac toppings: sliced pickles, chopped tomatoes, shredded iceberg lettuce, minced white onion, sesame seeds (or everything but the bagel seasoning), and drizzle with Big Mac sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg