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Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Bake

Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Bake for Ultimate Comfort Cravings

This Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Bake is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for nourishing your family with rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef use lean ground beef to reduce grease
  • 1 Onion diced; substitute with shallots for a milder taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh garlic is preferred over jarred
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce can replace with marinara for added flavor
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes undrained; fresh tomatoes may be used
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning substitute with dried basil and oregano if desired
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Uncooked Elbow Macaroni substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded; can replace with Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese grated; can be omitted or substituted for more cheddar

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente and drain.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the beef mixture, cheddar, mozzarella, and sour cream.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and cheese is golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use lean ground beef and ensure macaroni is cooked al dente to avoid mushiness.

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