EASY CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE (2024)

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This easy cheeseburger casserole is made with seasoned ground beef, pasta shells, tomato soup and just a few other simple ingredients.

Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

I’m not sure that I’ve posted a dinner thats as easy to make and more delicious then this cheeseburger casserole.

The flavors all go tother so well and its the simplest thing ever to put together.

There aren’t many ingredients at all and most of them I already had in my pantry.

Cheeseburger casserole hits all of the criteria that Im looking for in a busy weeknight dinner.

It’s inexpensive, easy to put together and absolutely delicious.

This casserole also combines two family favorite meals together in one amazing dish. Pasta and cheeseburgers!

Making it an instant hit with my kids and family.

I love making this casserole because everyone always enjoys it so much and its super easy for me to make.

Giver this recipe a try for yourself and I know that you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Do I have to use beef for this easy cheeseburger casserole?

No, you don’t have to use ground beef for this recipe.

Ground turkey or chicken would work just as well, too. Use whatever you’d prefer.

What cheese can I use for this easy cheeseburger casserole?

I love cheddar for this recipe because it gives it more of a cheeseburger feel but you can use whatever cheese you prefer.

Try adding some pepper jack to add a little kick to this casseole, too, if youd like.

Just be sure to shred it yourself because its going to melt way better that way.

Do I really have to shred the cheese myself?

Yes, absolutely!This is the one thing that I’d really urge you not to take a shortcut on.

Pres-shredded bagged cheese has chemicals in it like cellulose.

This keeps the cheese from clumping but it also prevents it from melting properly.

Shred the cheese off the block. This cheeseburger casserole will be much creamier.

What should I serve with this easy cheeseburger casserole

Casseroles are fantastic because they can be served alone for a complete meal. So dont stress about side dishes if youd prefer not to serve any.

If you are looking for suggestions, I think some homemade garlic bread and a vegetable on the side would do the trick for sure.

Easy cheeseburger casserole ingredients:

Ground Beef
Onion, chopped
Tomato Soup
Worcestershire Sauce
Salt & Pepper
Onion Powder
Water
Medium Sized Shells (keep a ladle of pasta water)
Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded

Instructions

First, saute the onion and brown the ground beef until the beef is cooked all the way through.

Now drain the fat, add the worchestershire sauce and season it with the salt, pepper and onion powder.

Now add the tomato soup cans.

Then add the water and stir it all into the beef.

Next, let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.

Now stir in half of the shredded cheese and pasta water and let that simmer for about 2 minutes.

Then spray a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Then stir together the shells and the sauce.

Once theyre evenly combined, add the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese.

Finally, cover the casserole and bake until golden bubbly.

Lastly, add dried parsley as a garnish (optional). Serve warm and enjoy.

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