🥓 Carnivore Pepperoni Cheeseburger Bake
🥩 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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20–30 slices pepperoni (sugar-free if strict carnivore)
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2 large eggs
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½ tsp salt (optional, to taste)
(Optional for relaxed carnivore: sprinkle of Parmesan or a little heavy cream)
🔥 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease if desired (leave some for flavor).
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Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
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Remove from heat and stir in eggs, salt, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
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Transfer mixture to a greased 8×8 baking dish.
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Top with remaining shredded cheese.
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Layer pepperoni slices evenly over the top.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and slightly golden.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽 Macros (Approximate per serving, 6 servings)
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Calories: ~520
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Protein: ~32g
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Fat: ~42g
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Carbs: ~2g
(May vary based on brand of cheese and pepperoni.)
❓ Q & A
1. Is this strict carnivore?
Yes, if you use:
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Plain ground beef
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Full-fat dairy (if tolerated)
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Sugar-free pepperoni
Omit pepperoni if you want ultra-strict beef-only.
2. Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Remove:
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Cream cheese
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Shredded cheese
Add:
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1 extra egg
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A little reserved beef fat for moisture
It will be more like a baked hamburger casserole.
3. Can I prep this ahead?
Absolutely.
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Assemble fully and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
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Or bake and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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Reheats well in oven or air fryer.
4. Can I freeze it?
Yes.
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Freeze baked portions individually.
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Reheat from thawed at 350°F until warmed through.
5. How do I make it crispier?
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Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
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Or cook in a cast-iron skillet before transferring to oven.
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Air fry slices for crispy edges.
6. Can I use different meats?
Yes:
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Ground pork
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Ground turkey (add extra fat)
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Ground lamb
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Or half beef + half sausage
