Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

When you’re working toward weight-loss goals, a Bacon Cheeseburger might not be the first thing on your mind. This Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole delivers all the familiar flavors of a cheeseburger—bacon, beef, cheese, ketchup and mustard—without the usual calorie and fat overload. It’s a satisfying, family-friendly dish that’s easy to prepare and fits well into a lower-calorie meal plan.

A traditional bacon cheeseburger can easily top 800 calories and more than 80 grams of fat. This casserole, by contrast, comes in at about 249 calories and 7.6 grams of fat per serving. That’s a substantial reduction in calories without sacrificing the classic taste you crave.

With more protein than carbs or fat per serving, this casserole helps you feel full longer and supports fat-loss goals. It’s simple to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Three reasons to make this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

• Enjoy familiar flavors on a diet. Diets are easier to keep when they include foods you love. This casserole gives you cheeseburger flavor with far fewer calories, helping curb cravings while keeping progress on track.
• Simple and forgiving. Casseroles are naturally easy: combine ingredients, bake, and you’re done. This recipe is straightforward and tolerant of small changes, making it ideal for cooks who prefer minimal time in the kitchen.
• Kid-friendly and family-approved. One of the toughest parts of dieting can be preparing different meals from the rest of the family. This dish appeals to kids and adults alike, so you can serve one meal that everyone enjoys. You can even involve kids in simple tasks like tearing biscuit dough into pieces.

Ingredients you need to make Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

• 1 (7.5 oz) package biscuits (about 10 small biscuits). If you use a different package size, weigh out 7.5 oz of biscuit dough to match the recipe.
• 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
• 4 slices center-cut bacon
• 2/3 cup light or reduced-fat shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup diced onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook the lean ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks, then drain any excess fat.
3. While the beef cooks, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain and chop two slices for the filling; reserve the other two for topping.
4. Cut the 10 biscuits into 8 pieces each and spread the pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
5. In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, ketchup, mustard, diced onion, bread crumbs, chopped bacon (from two slices), and 1/3 cup of the cheese. Mix until evenly combined.
6. Spoon the meat mixture over the biscuit pieces in the dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese and the reserved bacon, then bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Makes 6 servings. Nutrition per serving: 249 calories, 7.6 g fat, 22.6 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 4.7 g sugar, 23.2 g protein.

How many WW points in Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole?

• Great Value biscuits: 16 points (total for package)
• 95% lean ground beef: 19 points (total)
• Center-cut bacon: 4 points (total)
• Light shredded cheese: 7 points (total)
• Sugar-free ketchup: 0 points
• Mustard: 0 points
• Bread crumbs: 2 points (total)
• Onion: 0 points

Based on the recipe’s ingredient totals and common tracking tools, this works out to about 8 WW points per serving using the recipe creator in the WW app. If you use an older points system, it may calculate as 7 personal points or 7 SmartPoints, and on some MyWW programs it may show as 6 PointsPlus per serving. Always confirm with your current tracking tool for the most accurate count.

Variations to lower points or change the flavor

• Add pickles. Stir in diced pickles after baking for a more classic cheeseburger taste.
• Skip the breadcrumbs. Removing the breadcrumbs can save a few points. Breadcrumbs help retain moisture, but if you watch baking time closely the casserole will still turn out well without them.
• Swap the biscuit dough. Use a lower-point two-ingredient dough or a pre-made lower-calorie dough if available. If you use a dough that requires pre-baking, bake the dough pieces 7–10 minutes before adding the meat mixture.
• Use lean ground turkey. Replacing beef with lean ground turkey reduces points and calories; the flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.

Tips and tricks for success

• Because oven temperatures vary, you can pre-bake the biscuit pieces for 5–10 minutes to ensure they cook through when the meat is added.
• Prepare the casserole the night before to save time. Assemble everything, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Allow it to come to room temperature while the oven preheats and then bake as directed.
• Make-ahead freezer option: Divide the recipe into 12 muffin cups using liners, bake and cool, then freeze in a resealable bag. Reheat two muffins in the microwave for 1–2 minutes for a quick meal.
• Crockpot method: For a slow-cooker version, cook the ground beef and drain it well, then add the filling to a crockpot and cook on low for about 4 hours. Avoid excess grease to prevent sogginess.

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