Cheesy Hamburger Casserole (Easy Recipe) + Video
Hamburger casserole is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. Combine pantry staples with meat, cheese, and spices for a filling meal!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 white onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 28 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes drained
- 15 1/2 ounce can whole kernel sweet corn drained
- 10 1/2 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 10 3/4 ounce can cheddar cheese soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese freshly grated
Garnish
- fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large pot, boil water and cook pasta as directed on the box. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef and chopped onions. Break up the meat and cook until no pink remains and onions are translucent. Stir in the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat, drain grease, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir to combine the tomatoes, corn, mushroom soup, and cheddar soup. Stir in the drained ground beef and cooked pasta.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared 9”x13” baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, and within the last 10-15 minutes, top with the shredded cheddar cheese. Continue to bake until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, top with freshly chopped parsley, and enjoy!
Video
Notes
This casserole can be made in so many different ways. Try adding in other veggies that you love like: bell peppers, zucchini, frozen vegetable medley, green beans, or peas. You could also substitute the ground beef with cooked ground turkey, diced cooked chicken or cooked ground sausage.
You can substitute the elbow macaronis for another type of pasta. I would recommend fusilli, pene, rigatoni, farfalle, or egg noodles.
I recommend using freshly grated cheese by hand, as it melts better.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 638cal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Sugar: 10g | Fiber: 6g | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg