Cheeseburger Casserole

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Cheeseburger casserole is a one-pot recipe that combines elbow macaroni with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, including beef, onion, tomatoes, pickle relish and lots of melty cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven or large oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned, breaking into crumbles, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper; cook one minute longer. Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, crushed tomatoes and Worcestershire.
  2. Bake until pasta is al dente, 15-20 minutes. Stir in pickle relish and 2 cups shredded cheese; top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 540 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 988mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.

This comforting casserole combines the best elements of a cheeseburger, including the cheese and toppings. The best part? It's all made in one pot! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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