Cheeseburger Casserole
Cheeseburger Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! This easy ground beef and pasta bake is cheesy, hearty, and perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- pot
- skillet
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 Casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni cooked al dente
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cook the pasta. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Make the sauce. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the casserole. In a greased 9x13 baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Top it off. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through, or microwave single portions.
