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How to Make Cheesy Macaroni and Hamburger Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a comforting and hearty meal that will satisfy the whole family, then this cheesy macaroni and hamburger casserole is the perfect dish to try. Packed with creamy cheese, tender macaroni, and flavorful ground beef, this casserole is the epitome of comfort food. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner, a potluck, or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup (such as Campbell's)
  • 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 8 slices American cheese (such as Kraft)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package buttery round crackers (such as Ritz), crushed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl, add processed cheese cubes, and let stand until cheese partially melts.
  • Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, break meat apart with a spatula, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir condensed soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and onion together in a bowl; gently fold macaroni and processed cheese mixture into soup mixture. Stir in milk until thoroughly combined. Mix ground beef into macaroni mixture and spread into the prepared baking dish. Top casserole with slices of American cheese and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes; remove foil and bake until top is golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

    • Nutrition

    689 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 1436mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 458mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 390mg

    Categories

    Cheesy recipes
    Macaroni recipes
    Hamburger recipes
    Casserole recipes