How to Make Cheeseburger Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving the flavors of a classic cheeseburger but want a more convenient way to enjoy it, then this cheeseburger casserole is the recipe for you. This hearty and satisfying dish combines all the elements of a cheeseburger - from the juicy ground beef to the melted cheese and tangy pickles - into a convenient casserole that is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

What makes this cheeseburger casserole so irresistible is its combination of familiar flavor...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
  • ½ cup water, or as needed (Optional)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onions in the hot pan until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off fat.
  • Drain liquid from canned tomatoes into a 4-cup liquid measure; add water if needed, to make 2 1/2 cups liquid. Add juice, tomatoes, macaroni, corn, bell pepper, garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper to the beef mixture; bring to a boil.
  • Pour 1/2 of the beef mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1 cup cheese over top. Repeat beef and cheese layers once more. Cover the dish and place it onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 744mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 363mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 541mg