Cheeseburger casserole
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped pickles and chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Add the Tomatoes and Condiments:
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), ketchup, and mustard to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine with Pasta:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the beef mixture. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the milk and let it warm up (do not boil). Gradually add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Pour the beef and macaroni mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Optional: Garnish with chopped pickles and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
Enjoy your comforting and delicious cheeseburger casserole, a perfect family-friendly meal!
