🧀 Cheesy Ground Beef and Bacon Bake

h2>🧀 Cheesy Ground Beef and Bacon Bake

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:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and half of the chopped bacon. Mix well.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
5. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
6. Pour the cream mixture over the beef and top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
7. Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top and add oregano if desired.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9. 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.