Cheeseburger Casserole
Cheeseburger casserole is a simple dish that tastes just like a cheeseburger! It's ooey gooey and ultra cheesy with plenty of ground beef and macaroni noodles. Ready to eat in 45 minutes.
Equipment
- 9x13in casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes drained
- ¼ cup heavy cream Note 1
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded, ½ cup separated
- ½ cup cooked chopped bacon
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, cook and break up the ground beef along with the salt, pepper, and onions, until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, stir to combine.
- Add in the beef broth and elbow macaroni, stir and bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Simmer until the macaroni noodles are just al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the 2 ½ cups of shredded cheddar, stir until completely melted.
- Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish, sprinkle on remaining shredded cheese and chopped bacon.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the edges are bubbling.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: Half and half can be used in place of the heavy cream.
TIP: For a more cheeseburger-like flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of pickle relish before adding it to the casserole dish.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual-sized portions on a heatproof plate in the microwave until warmed through. Don't overheat, or the mixture will separate and get greasy. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.
- Freeze the casserole for up to three months. Let the casserole cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake as directed.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual-sized portions on a heatproof plate in the microwave until warmed through. Don't overheat, or the mixture will separate and get greasy. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly.
- Freeze the casserole for up to three months. Let the casserole cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 43gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 1568mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 796IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 455mgIron: 3mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.