Cheeseburger Casserole
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5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
632 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Casserole
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This cheeseburger casserole is ground beef, bacon, macaroni and plenty of cheese, all baked together to perfection. A quick and easy dinner option that's always a hit with both kids and adults!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni noodles
- 6 lices Bacon coarsely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 16 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- assorted toppings such as pickles, tomatoes and shredded lettuce
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8 inch or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions.
- Place the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until bacon is browned and crisp.
- Remove bacon from the pan and set aside.
- Drain off most of the bacon fat, leaving 2 teaspoons remaining in the pan.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula into small pieces, until browned. This should take 4-5 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until onion has softened.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and half of the bacon to the pan. Stir to coat the ground beef with the sauce.
- Drain the macaroni and add it to the pan with the beef mixture.
- Add half the cheddar cheese to the pan with the pasta; stir until everything is combined and cheese is melted.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
- Top with reserved bacon and parsley, as well as other toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and chopped pickles.
- Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- I typically use 90% lean ground beef on this dish. It has plenty of flavor but is not overly greasy. If you use ground beef with a higher fat content, be sure to drain off any excess grease before proceeding with the recipe.
- Skip the store bought shredded cheese and grate your own instead. The bags of pre-grated cheese typically contain preservatives and anti caking agents, and do not melt as well as freshly grated cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
632kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
1073mg
(31%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1135IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
454mg
(45%)
Iron
5.1mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1073mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1135IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 454mg | 45% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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