Cheeseburger Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 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
Description
This Cheeseburger Casserole recipe layers macaroni pasta with a savory mixture of cooked ground beef and onions, crispy bacon, and a sauce made from tomato sauce, ketchup, and yellow mustard. The ground beef is browned with onions, then combined with half the bacon pieces and sauce to coat the pasta evenly. Shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in to add richness, then more cheese is layered on top before baking.
The bacon pieces offer a smoky counterpoint to the meaty, cheesy pasta, while the tomato sauce and mustard bring tang and depth reminiscent of cheeseburger condiments. Baking the casserole melts the cheese thoroughly, creating a cohesive dish with a gooey texture and browned top.
This casserole makes a comforting main dish suitable for family meals, yielding multiple servings. It can include optional toppings such as shredded lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes served alongside.
Use 90% lean ground beef to balance flavor and fat; drain excess grease to avoid sogginess.Grate cheddar cheese yourself for better melting versus pre-shredded varieties.
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 cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- pickles assorted, shredded lettuce
- tomatoes
- 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
- Use 90% lean ground beef to balance flavor and fat; drain excess grease to avoid sogginess.
- Grate cheddar cheese yourself for better melting versus pre-shredded varieties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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