Hamburger Casserole
Welcome to the ultimate comfort dish—our Cheesy Hamburger Casserole! It's the perfect blend of hearty ground beef, tender pasta, and a cheesy explosion all in one dish.
Ingredients
- 454 g 1lb medium pasta shells
- 454 g 1lb ground beef
- 2 cans each 283g or 10oz tomato soup
- 225 g 8oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 113 g 4oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 118 ml 1/2 cup water
- Garlic powder salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking your pasta shells just shy of al dente. Meanwhile, bring your oven up to a toasty 375°F and show some love to a 9x13 baking dish with a little greasing.
- Grab your skillet, and let the ground beef dance with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until perfectly browned. It's a simple yet essential step that sets the stage for flavor.
- With the beef beautifully browned, toss in the pasta, tomato soup, water, and half the cheese brigade. Give it a stir and let the ingredients get to know each other for a few minutes over the heat.
- Once they're all cozy, pour the love into your prepared dish. Shower it with the remaining cheese, cover it up with foil like a tucked-in child, and let it bake for 20 minutes. Then peek inside, remove the foil, and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is not just melted, but bubbly and eager to greet you. For the grand finale, if you're craving a golden top, a quick flirt under the broiler will give you that picture-perfect cheese crust we all crave.
Notes
Don't hesitate to mix in some herbs or spices for an extra flavor kick, or add a layer of veggies for a nutritious boost. And if you're watching your waistline, feel free to swap in lean ground turkey and low-fat cheeses. This casserole is as versatile as it is delicious.
So there you have it, your new go-to Cheesy Hamburger Casserole, ready to save your dinner time and win over hearts. It's the kind of dish that asks for seconds and thirds, leaving everyone satisfied and your kitchen legacy a little more legendary.
