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The BEST Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
This cheeseburger casserole bakes elbow macaroni and seasoned ground beef with ketchup, mustard, and pickles under melted cheddar in one dish.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseburger casserole
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 405kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound lean ground meat
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons pickles chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley to serve
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180ºC.
  • Make the macaroni according to the package directions and set aside.
    1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • In a non-stick skillet, cook the meat until browned and remove any excess grease.
    1 pound lean ground meat
  • Once the meat is no longer pink, add the onion and garlic and mix well. Cook for 5 more minutes.
    1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, pickles, salt and pepper. Mix well.
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon mustard, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons pickles, Salt and pepper
  • Prepare a baking dish with a bit of cooking oil. In a bowl, mix the meat, macaroni and half of the cheese. Transfer to the baking dish.
    2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • Top with the rest of the cheese and bake until bubbly and golden brown - about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh parsley. Enjoy your Cheeseburger Casserole!
    Fresh parsley

Notes

  • Ground beef is safe at an internal temperature of 160°F; ground turkey or chicken is safe at 165°F.
  • Boil the macaroni just under al dente since it keeps cooking in the oven and would otherwise turn soft.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, keep three to four days, and reheat to 165°F in the center.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 3mg
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