Summer is for all of the delicious meals for the whole family like this Easy Cheeseburger Casserole recipe. The tastes of cheddar cheese, lean ground beef meat mixture, and of course pasta all cooked in a baking dish.
My entire family loves this recipe. Even when I am craving a burger, this is a great way to make it in casserole form. Not to mention perfect for busy weeknights since you can throw it all together in one casserole dish and enjoy this cheesy casserole in no time.
The simple ingredients make this the best family favorite cooked pasta recipe. You can even turn this homemade hamburger helper into a bacon cheeseburger casserole with either fresh or store-bought bacon crumbles added in!
Ingredient Notes
- Penne pasta (mini shells or elbow macaroni can work too)
- Olive oil
- Onion finely chopped
- Minced garlic
- Ground beef (or ground turkey)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Tomato paste
- Dijon mustard
- Shredded cheddar cheese
How to make Easy Cheeseburger Casserole:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain Well.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add in the beef and cook until browned; season the beef mixture with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add the diced tomatoes and mustard.
- Let the mixture bubble until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Put the cooked noodles in the greased pan and pour your meat sauce on top. Slightly mix together your noodles and sauce.
- Cover the top of the casserole with foil and cook for 20 minutes. Take it out of the oven and remove your foil. Add your cheese on top and stick back in the oven until the cheese is melted. (5 to 10 minutes).
- Serve while it is warm.
Storing and Other Tips
Place any leftovers of this ground beef casserole in an airtight container or the container it was cooked in and store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Things you can add for more flavor to this keto cheeseburger casserole:
- Worcestershire sauce
- Sour cream
- Sesame seeds (to resemble the bun)
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder (if you want a little spice)
- Onion powder
To Make This Into A Freezer Meal
Prepare it all the way and instead of putting it in the oven, cover it really well and stick it in the freezer. Thaw and cook when ready to eat. You could also cook it and then freeze it. Just thaw and reheat. Check often while in the oven.
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Easy Cheeseburger Casserole (Freezer Meal)
Ingredients
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain Well.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add the diced tomatoes and mustard.
- Let the mixture bubble until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Put the cooked noodles in the greased pan and pour your meat sauce on top. Slightly mix together your noodles and sauce.
- Cover with foil and cook for 20 minutes. Take it out of the oven and remove your foil. Add your cheese on top and stick back in the oven until the cheese is melted. (5 to 10 minutes).
- Serve while it is warm.
Notes
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