Description
Easy Cheeseburger Casserole combines all the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger with comforting pasta and a creamy cheese sauce, making it a perfect family-friendly meal that’s quick and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow or shells)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the correct temperature when your casserole is ready to bake.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, enhancing the flavor base of the casserole.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, milk, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture, combining all the flavors evenly.
- Mix in Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix thoroughly to ensure the pasta is well coated with the savory sauce.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole for a melted, golden finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the casserole warm for a delicious and hearty meal.
Notes
- Adding pickles or diced tomatoes can enhance the flavor and add a fresh crunch.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef to make a leaner version of this casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
