Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe

• You only need a few simple ingredients for this delicious casserole.
• It's easy to adjust the seasonings to suit your tastes.
• This is a great recipe for potlucks, parties, and weeknight meals.
• It only takes 35 minutes from start to finish!

🧂 Ingredients

This is meant to be a brief overview of the Cheesy Hamburger Casserole recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.

• elbow pasta
• lean ground beef
• yellow onion
• fresh garlic
• Worcestershire sauce
• tomato soup
• beef broth or stock
• cream cheese
• whole milk
• shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and black pepper
• parsley (optional)

🔪 Instructions

1. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the diced onions and ground beef.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Drain any excess grease from the beef.
4. Add the beef stock (or broth), along with the tomato soup and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
6. Combine the cooked pasta with the ground beef mixture.
7. Stir in the milk and room temperature cream cheese.
8. Add half of the shredded cheese.
9. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the casserole to simmer for a couple of minutes.
10. Transfer the pasta and hamburger mixture to a casserole dish.
11. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.

🥄Equipment

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Here is what you will need to make this recipe:

• Cutting Board
• Santoku Knife
• Large stock pot

• Large Skillet
• 9x13 Baking dish

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🍲 Storage

To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until warmed through.

To Freeze: Cover the cheeseburger casserole with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Then, place the casserole into a 2-gallon freezer bag. Label with the date and cooking instructions. store in the fridge for 2-3 months.

To Thaw: Allow the casserole to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

📖 Variations

The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the Cheesy Hamburger Casserole has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

• Substitute sour cream for the cream cheese.
• Instead of elbow macaroni, use egg noodles, penne, or even rice.
• For a leaner dish, use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef.
• Add 1 cup of diced red or green peppers.
• Use tomato sauce instead of tomato soup.
• For a little extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, or 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning.

😋 Similar Recipes

If you love easy dinner recipes, then next time, try one of these delicious ground beef casserole recipes perfect for busy weeknights:

• Chicken Pasta Bake - Creamy pasta, loads of cheese, and tender chunks of chicken in a hot and hearty dish - What could be better?
• Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole - Everything you love about tacos in one super easy slow cooker meal.
• Chicken Stuffing Bake - Total comfort food in just 35 minutes. Tastes like a holiday dinner but way easier!
• Hamburger and Potato Casserole - Tender potatoes, savory beef, and a creamy sauce make this cheesy casserole a family favorite!
• American Chop Suey - Beefy casserole with noodles, peppers, and onions in a savory tomato sauce.

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