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A serving of freshly baked hamburger casserole with melty cheese.
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Best Hamburger Casserole

Craving a cozy, satisfying meal? Try this hamburger casserole! With hearty pasta, savory ground beef, and rich tomato soup, all topped with cheesy goodness!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Freezer friendly: 3 Months
Shelf life: 3-4 Days
Servings: 8
Author: Samira Kazan

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef lean ground beef is best; ground turkey or sausage also work
  • 20 oz cream of tomato soup 2 cans/3 cups; or regular tomato sauce
  • 5.1 oz cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded
  • 13.2 oz pasta uncooked, 3 cups; short-shapes like macaroni, shells, penne, bows, etc., work best.
  • 1 Tbsp burger seasoning or Italian seasoning OR just salt & pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the pasta 2-3 minutes less than package directions for al dente, drain, and set aside—it’ll finish cooking in the oven.
  • Heat oil in a skillet, stir in the ground beef and seasoning, and cook until browned.
  • To assemble the casserole, layer the cooked pasta, beef, cheese (saving some for the topping), tomato soup, and finish with the remaining cheese.
    Prefer mixing? Go ahead and combine all the layers instead!
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, uncovering it after 20 minutes.
    For a golden, crispy cheese topping, broil for 1-2 minutes before serving.
  • Allow the hamburger casserole to cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley if you like, and serve.

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Notes

Use freshly grated cheese: Pre-grated cheese doesn't melt the same way.
Make ahead by cooking the beef and storing it for 2-3 days, or assemble and refrigerate for 1-2 days before baking. For longer storage, freeze the assembled casserole for up to 3-4 months, then thaw and bake.
Store leftover hamburger casserole in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
To reheat, microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes or warm in the oven at 350ºF/175ºC for 20-30 minutes until hot.
Check the blog post for serving recommendations!

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 3mg