Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves large garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound no sugar bacon cooked and chopped
8 eggs see note
1 can tomato paste 6 ounces
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
12 ounces grated cheddar cheese divided

Directions:

Brown ground beef with garlic and onion powder.

Drain excess grease, then spread beef on bottom of 9×13-inch casserole pan.

Stir bacon pieces into cooked beef.

In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, tomato paste, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Stir 8 ounces grated cheese into egg mixture.

Pour egg mixture over beef and bacon.

Top with remaining 4 ounces of grated cheese.

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Servings: 12

Nutritional Information: Calories: 587, Fat: 49g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 29g