cheeseburger macaroni casserole

Kid-friendly and delicious! If you're a cheeseburger lover, and the thought of ground beef, tomatoes, pickles and cheese tickles your fancy, then this truly American, comforting Cheeseburger Casserole is for you!

Cheeseburger Casserole

rotini pasta (use brown rice pasta

olive oil

onions (finely chopped)

garlic (finely chopped)

lb lean ground beef (95% lean)

salt

tsp black pepper

tomato paste

oz diced tomatoes

Dijon Mustard

cheddar cheese

dill pickles

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.

Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.

The great taste of cheeseburgers with the convenience of crockpot cooking, plus a hidden veggie for extra nutritional impact!

Crockpot Cheeseburger Casserole

turkey beef

ketchup

onion

cauliflower

cheese

pepper

tomato ((chopped))

2-3 pickles ((chopped))

parsley

Cook the pasta until just becoming tender (about 5 minutes). Drain.

While the pasta is cooking, mix the turkey, ketchup, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Add pepper if desired. Add the frozen cauliflower, and shredded cheddar, and combine.

Once the macaroni is done, drain it and fold it into the turkey mixture.

Place entire mixture into the crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.

When plating, sprinkle each serving with the chopped tomatoes and pickles, or set out in bowls for self-service.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Here’s an easy and delicious cheeseburger casserole recipe the whole family will love. Only 15 minutes of prep and the crock pot does the rest…and no one will ever know there’s a hidden veggie for extra nutritional impact!

This Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that is comfort food at its best! Simple, delicious and done in under an hour!

Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

white onion

Italian seasoning

garlic

black pepper

beef

dry elbow macaroni

tomatoes

beef broth

cheddar cheese (divided)

parsley (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.

In a large oversized frying pan over medium heat, cook onion with olive oil until onions are clear and light brown.

Add Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepper and salt to the frying pan. Stir to mix.

Add ground beef to the frying pan and cook until browned (thoroughly cooked). Drain any excess grease.

While ground beef is cooking, cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Do not overcook the macaroni or it will become too soft to hold its shape in the casserole. Strain cooked macaroni and set aside.

Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the cooked ground beef mixture. Stir well to mix. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a light simmer.

Add cooked macaroni to ground beef mixture and stir well to mix.

Add two cups of shredded cheese to the ground beef mixture and stir well to mix.

Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over top.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove aluminum foil and let it bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

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