Cheeseburger Casserole
Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned cheeseburger? Why not turn it all around and make it into a rich, filling, and nourishing casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef lean
- 3½ cups cheddar cheese grated
- ⅓ cup yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- One diced tomatoes 15 oz can
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk whole
- parsley For garnish, chopped
- bacon bits (For garnish)
Instructions
- Shred the cheese and set it aside. Take the measured sour cream and milk out of the fridge and let it warm up to room temp.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef and the onions until the ground beef is browned and crumbly. Add in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Drain any excess grease and discard the grease.
- Add in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, the Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth to the beef mixture and add in the uncooked macaroni. Stir lightly and bring to a simmer on medium heat.
- Cover and simmer lightly for 10 minutes occasionally stirring. Pasta should be al dente. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add in the room temperature sour cream and the milk. Stir gently to combine.
- Gradually Add in 3 cups of the cheddar cheese, reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Stir gently until combined.
- Dish into serving bowls, top with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 749IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.