Description

This Easy Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious and comforting meal that the whole family will love. It’s a hearty dish made with ground beef, macaroni, and plenty of cheese, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

For the Casserole:

1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup beef broth
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chopped pickles or green onions for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mustard. Stir in tomatoes and broth.
Add macaroni: Stir in the uncooked macaroni and cook until almost tender.
Add cheese: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Pour into a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let cool, garnish if desired, and serve.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add chopped dill pickles on top before serving for a true cheeseburger flavor.
This dish reheats well for leftovers.