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Cheeseburger Casserole

With ground beef, tomatoes, pickles, and cheese, this lightened up cheeseburger casserole recipe is kid-friendly and so delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta (use brown rice pasta for GF)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.
  7. Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.

Notes

  • Recipe Source: Bobby Deen: From Mama's Table to Mine

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 21.5g (43%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 21.5g 43%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.