“Cheese”burger Casserole

I love this recipe! It’s a crowd pleaser. Great for Super Bowl parties too! If you’re attending a gathering you can take this as your potluck dish contribution. No one knows it’s Paleo/Whole30 (sneaky!). It makes excellent leftovers, so be sure to make extra. When cooled, cut into serving pieces and store in re-heatable containers for an easy meal.

Yield: 8

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"Cheese" Burger Casserole

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

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Ingredients

For the Meat Layer

• 3 slices uncured, no sugar bacon
• 1⁄2 large yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef or bison, or combination of both
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened organic ketchup such as New Primal brand
• 1⁄4 cup compliant Dijon mustard such as New Primal brand

For the Potato Layer

• 1 large Hanna sweet potato, about 1-1/2 lbs (available at most grocery stores, or substitute baking or Yukon potatoes)
• 1/2 cup organic full-fat coconut milk, plus additional if needed to make smooth, spreadable potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Prepare an 8” X 10” casserole with avocado oil or melted ghee..
2. In large skillet (large enough to accommodate the ground meat, let’s minimize cleaning up cookware!), cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, chop into small pieces and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
3. While bacon is cooking, peel and dice the potato and boil in salted water until soft.
4. Sauté the onions and garlic in the bacon fat until softened.
5. Add the ground meat and brown, breaking up into small pieces with a spatula or fork, you want this to be small particles. Pour off rendered fat.
6. Add the ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and place into bottom of casserole dish, spreading to make an even layer.
7. Once the potato is soft, drain liquid and place in bowl of food processor or a bowl, and use a hand mixer.
8. Add coconut milk, and mayonnaise, and blend until smooth.
9. Add nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and blend to combine until smooth, creamy and thick. Set aside.
10. Spread the potato mixture over the meat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until warmed through and slightly bubbly.
11. Top with bacon bits and chopped green onion.
12. You can easily divide this recipe into 2 smaller casseroles, and freeze one!

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition is intended for informational purposes only. Any nutritional information on livingdelishandnutrish.com should only be used as a general guideline and is provided as a courtesy, there is no guarantee that it is completely accurate.

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