Cheeseburger Casserole
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
9 servings
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cheeseburger Casserole
Description
To make the Cheeseburger Casserole, rotini pasta is cooked al dente and combined with sautéed onions, garlic, and seasoned ground beef. Tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and Dijon mustard form a slightly thickened sauce with savory and tangy notes. This meat and sauce mixture is then mixed with the pasta and transferred to a baking dish.
Shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled generously on top and melted in the oven, creating a golden, gooey topping that complements the savory casserole beneath. The addition of chopped dill pickles after baking adds a crisp, acidic contrast reminiscent of a classic cheeseburger experience.
This dish is suitable as a hearty main course that captures the essence of cheeseburgers in a comfort-food casserole form, easy to prepare and satisfying for casual meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotini pasta uncooked, 6 oz; brown rice pasta for gluten-free
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic finely chopped, clove
- 1 lb ground beef 95% lean, lean
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups cheddar cheese reduced-fat, grated
- 1/4 cup dill pickles chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.
- 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.
- Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.
- Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.
Notes
- This recipe comes from Bobby Deen's "From Mama's Table to Mine."
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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