Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheeseburger Casserole. Combining savory ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and al dente elbow macaroni, this dish delivers a flavor-packed experience that brings everyone together. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs for added texture. Your family will cherish this nostalgic meal that takes just one dish to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef and cook until browned (7-10 minutes), draining excess grease.
- Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, and mustard; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold in cooked macaroni and half of the cheddar cheese until combined.
- Pour into the baking dish, top with remaining cheddar and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg