This Cheeseburger Casserole combines seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, cheddar cheese, and a creamy sauce into one easy comfort food dinner. If your family loves cheeseburgers, they're going to love this hearty casserole.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy weeknight dinner
- Family-friendly
- Loaded with cheese
- Budget-friendly
- Great for leftovers
- Ready in under an hour
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced dill pickles (optional)
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
Drain excess grease.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 4
In a large bowl combine:
- Cheese soup
- Sour cream
- Milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Mix until smooth.
Step 5
Add cooked macaroni and beef mixture.
Stir until evenly coated.
Step 6
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Step 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Step 8
Garnish with parsley and optional diced pickles.
Serve hot.
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.