This Cheesy Ground Beef and Bacon Bake is a rich, savory comfort dish layered with juicy beef, crispy bacon, and loads of melted cheese. Perfect for an easy dinner that the whole family will love!
📝 Ingredients:
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or cooking cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and half of the chopped bacon. Mix well.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Pour the cream mixture over the beef and top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top and add oregano if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Tip:
For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of chili flakes before baking.
🍽️ Serving Idea:
Serve hot with a green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.