Description
This Quick & Easy Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious and satisfying family-friendly meal that combines all the classic flavors of a cheeseburger in a comforting casserole dish. It’s a simple and hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onion and garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Combine with macaroni and cheese: Add cooked macaroni and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until combined.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese before baking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Leftovers reheat well and are freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
