Ohhh yes 😌🍔 Cheeseburger Casserole — all the flavor of a burger, zero grill required. Here’s a classic, family-friendly version that’s easy and super comforting.
🧀🍔 Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mustard powder (or 1 tbsp yellow mustard)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of cheddar soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells work best)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: pickles, diced tomatoes, sesame seeds
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the beef
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Add garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard. Stir well.
2️⃣ Make it creamy
- Stir in soup and milk.
- Mix in cooked pasta and 1½ cups cheese.
3️⃣ Bake
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
4️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Top with pickles or tomatoes if you like that real cheeseburger vibe 😏
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Bacon cheeseburger: add cooked crumbled bacon
- Ketchup & mustard lovers: drizzle on top before serving
- Low-carb: swap pasta for cauliflower
- One-pot: skip baking and serve straight from the skillet
If you want a tater-tot cheeseburger casserole, slow-cooker version, or a keto version, just say the word 👌
