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Cheeseburger Casserole

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 632 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8 inch or 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions.
  3. Place the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until bacon is browned and crisp.
  4. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside. 
  5. Drain off most of the bacon fat, leaving 2 teaspoons remaining in the pan.
  6. Add the ground beef to the pan and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula into small pieces, until browned. This should take 4-5 minutes.
  8. Add the onion and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until onion has softened.
  9. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and half of the bacon to the pan. Stir to coat the ground beef with the sauce.
  10. Drain the macaroni and add it to the pan with the beef mixture.
  11. Add half the cheddar cheese to the pan with the pasta; stir until everything is combined and cheese is melted.
  12. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
  13. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
  14. Top with reserved bacon and parsley, as well as other toppings such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and chopped pickles.
  15. 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

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

% 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.