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Hamburger Macaroni Casserole
Hamburger Macaroni Casserole is an easy dinner recipe inspired by Hamburger Helper. This ground beef casserole with pasta has a crunchy potato chip topping.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 439 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 10 grams
- 2 tablespoons ketchup 34 grams
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 17 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard optional, 3 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 4 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1.5 grams
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes drained, 14.5 ounces
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided, 8 ounces
- 3/4 cup sour cream 180 grams
- 1/4 cup 2% milk 2 ounces
- 3/4 cup crushed potato chips for topping, 2 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess grease if necessary. 1 pound ground beef
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. 1 small yellow onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine. 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the drained diced tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and milk until smooth and creamy. 1 can petite diced tomatoes, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup 2% milk
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Top with crushed potato chips. 3/4 cup crushed potato chips
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
552mg
(23%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
742IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 742IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.