Here’s a comforting and easy Hamburger Casserole recipe—rich, cheesy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🍔 Hamburger Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery/chicken)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or shells)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup frozen peas or corn for extra veggies
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Meat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onions and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
2️⃣ Make the Casserole Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cooked beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheese, and optional vegetables. Stir until well mixed.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Pour mixture into a greased 9×13″ baking dish.
- Top with additional shredded cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
4️⃣ Serve
- Let casserole sit 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread.
💡 Tips
- Swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add spices like paprika, Italian seasoning, or mustard powder for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave—it tastes just as good the next day.
I can also give a one-pot stove-top version of hamburger casserole that skips the oven entirely—ready in under 30 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
