Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
This Easy Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious twist on a classic cheeseburger, combining all the flavors into a comforting pasta bake. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish is easy to make and sure to be a hit with everyone!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook beef: In a large oven-safe skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add onion, cook until softened.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Add ingredients: Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce. Simmer, then stir in macaroni. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes.
- Melt cheese: Remove from heat, stir in 1½ cups cheddar cheese until melted. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef and use any short pasta you prefer.
- Add pickles or ketchup for a classic cheeseburger flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
