Cheeseburger Casserole
This cheeseburger casserole recipe has all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger in a bowl! Made with beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and dill pickles, this cheesy casserole is perfect for busy weeknights and bakes up in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
- 1 (70 g) small yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons (32 g) tomato paste
- 1 can (411 g) diced tomatoes do not drain
- 8 oz (227 g) elbow macaroni cooked
- ⅓ cup (48 g) dill pickles optional, chopped
- 8 oz (227 g) sharp cheddar cheese shredded, 2 cups
- 2 teaspoons (6 g) garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups (360 g) beef broth
- 1 cube (4 g) beef bouillon
Topping
- 4 oz (113.4 g) sharp cheddar cheese shredded, about 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and boil the pasta according to package directions.
- In a large soup pot over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 small yellow onion to the pot and saute until soft and translucent, about 6-7 minutes. Add 1 pound ground beef and break up with a spatula. Season with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until beef is browned and cooked through. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and stir until fully incorporated, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 ½ cups beef broth, 1 cube beef bouillon and stir together until fully incorporated. Add 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is fully melted and mixed in.
- Add the cooked 8 oz elbow macaroni and ⅓ cup dill pickles and mix together until fully combined. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer the ingredients from the pot to a 9' x 13' casserole dish. Top with 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, covered with aluminum foil. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it set for about 10 minutes. Scoop into a bowl, top with fresh chopped dill pickles and enjoy!
Notes
How to Store: Cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to Freeze: Let the casserole cool completely, then wrap well with plastic wrap or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F (176°C) until heated through, or microwave in short intervals until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 33gFat: 38g