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An extreme close-up of the cheesy ground beef and macaroni mixture for the cheeseburger pasta casserole, highlighting the creamy sauce and texture.
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Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

This Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole combines juicy ground beef, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce in one easy, family-friendly dish. It's the perfect comfort food for a satisfying weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15 recommended
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups uncooked short pasta such as macaroni or rotini
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided

Equipment

  • 1 Large Oven-Safe Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, ketchup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the uncooked pasta and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 28gFat: 25gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest sauce, shred your own cheese from a block.
Tip 2: Let the casserole rest before serving to allow the sauce to thicken properly.
Tip 3: Feel free to add a topping of crispy cooked bacon or buttered breadcrumbs before the final bake for extra texture and flavor.
Keyword cheeseburger casserole,ground beef recipe,pasta bake

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