Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
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Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
This delicious and hearty cheeseburger casserole recipe combines all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a comforting one-dish meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this casserole is simple to prepare and sure to satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pickles, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: In the skillet, stir in the diced pickles, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Layer the Casserole: Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
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Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup pickles diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups cooked pasta elbow macaroni or shells
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: In the skillet, stir in the diced pickles, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cooked pasta, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Layer the Casserole: Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or different types of cheese.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. Just increase the baking time by about 10 minutes if baking from cold.
- You can also customize this recipe by adding your favorite burger toppings, like jalapeños or mushrooms.