Low Carb Taco Bake

Serve with additional toppings like shredded lettuce, jalapenos, guacamole, ripe olives, sour cream or salsa.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Crust

• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  taco seasoning
• 8  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

• Topping

• 1  lb ground beef
• 3  teaspoons  taco seasoning
• 1⁄4 cup tomato sauce
• 4  ounces  chopped green chilies
• 8  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. For the crust, beat the cream cheese and eggs until smooth.
2. Add the cream and seasoning.
3. Grease a 9"x13" baking dish; spread the cheese over the bottom.
4. Pour in the egg mixture as evenly as possible.
5. Bake at 375ºF, 25-30 minutes.
6. Let stand 5 minutes before adding the topping.
7. For the topping, brown the hamburger; drain fat.
8. Stir in the seasoning, tomato sauce and chiles.
9. Spread over the crust.
10. Top with cheese.
11. Reduce oven to 350ºF and bake another 20 minutes or so until hot and bubbly.
12. Serve with the toppings of your choice (add additional carbs).