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!
Easy recipes with a handful of ingredients:
Ingredients used to make Easy Cheeseburger Casserole:
- 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.
Simple ideas to switch up this cheeseburger pasta casserole:
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
How to store this cheeseburger lover recipe:
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.
Recipes to feed a large family with easy casseroles:
- Million Dollar Casserole Recipe (Spaghetti Casserole)
- Beef and Noodle Casserole Recipe
- Easy Chicken and Noodle Casserole Recipe
- Baked Potato Casserole Recipe
- Southwest Chicken Casserole Bake Recipe
Other easy family meals:
- Slow Cooker Freezer Meals: Make 8 Meals in 1 Hour!
- Easy Sheet Pan Pizza Recipe
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- Cheesy Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
- Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe
- Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Easy Cheeseburger Casserole {Freezer Meal} Recipe
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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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.
Nutrition
Equipment
- large pot
Recipe Details
Impress the toughest of critics and turn picky eaters into believers with this hearty casserole from Six Sisters’ Stuff. It is a complete meal that comes together quickly, making it an excellent choice for those hectic weeknights. Your whole family will thank you for it. Plus, leftovers can be easily repurposed into other meals! And speaking of easy casseroles, be sure to explore the blog for other crowd-pleasing casserole recipes. We have something for everyone!
Next time you’re looking for a complete meal that’s easy on the pocket and big on flavor, look no further!
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