Cheeseburger Casserole
We have a lot of guest in the summer here at the cottage and the lake. One of the first places they head is to the kitchen to check out the menu for the week. I like to be able to spend as much time as I can with my guest so I like to have make ahead freezer meals and easy meals that are easy and kid friendly. One of the favorites is our Cheeseburger Casserole, a great dish that is full of flavor and ready for the table in no time.
Cheeseburger Casserole
Cheeseburger Casserole
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients
1 16 ounce package elbow macaroni,plain, GF or whole wheat
1 pound ground chuck,browned and drained
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper,chopped
4 cups small cherry tomatoes,whole
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
3 cups whole milk
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
Mustard for dipping sauce
Directions
Directions
According to package directions, in a large pasta pot cook the macaroni for 9 minutes, to al dente.
Drain the macaroni and keep warm and return it to the large pasta pot and set aside.
In a small bowl add the flour, salt, and peppers, then mix well.
In a medium stock pot, cook the seasoned flour and butter until it is smooth and beginning to bubble.
Whisk in the milk and whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth.
After the flour, butter and milk mixture is smooth add the cheese,
Worcestershire, stir constantly until all the cheese is
melted.
When the cheese is melted then pour the cheese mixture over the pasta and mix well.
In a large skillet brown the ground chuck and drain the beef, then return it to the skillet
Add the chopped onion,pepper and whole tomatoes.
Cook on medium heat until the onion is just clear.
Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into the macaroni and cheese mixture and mix well.
Pour the cheeseburger mixture into a 9X13 baking dish
Cover with Panko bread crumbs
Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until the center of the casserole is bubbling.
Let the casserole set for 5 to 10 minutes before serving
Serve with mustard for dipping sauce
Print Recipe
This Casserole will freeze up to 3 months.
This Casserole will freeze up to 3 months.
Make The Mac and Cheese
Cook The Meat and Vegetables
Mix The Meat and Pasta, Pour Into A Baking Dish
Bake
Enjoy!
I sure am glad that you came to the country to spend time with us today, it is always great to spend time with you. Hope you enjoy the Cheeseburger Casserole and have a fantastic week and come back to see us real soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen
This Post Is Linked To These Great Parties
Older Post
I love all the veggies that are tucked inside of this. I think this recipe is going to be a great way to get some more veggies into my kids!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I cannot eat it, it's a very beautiful dish. Looks very tasty!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good! =)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great week!
This looks amazing..gonna make it this week.
ReplyDeleteI also am going to check out the parties you listed...most of them new to me....
I love casseroles! They say love in a dish! Thanks for sharing at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a comfort food on a dish, Miz Helen. I love the photo of it all pretty of it on your red plate! xo
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, pinned for later!
ReplyDeleteMarie @ In Our Happy Place
Good heavens Miz Helen! What a scrumptious summer meal. Mmmm I wish I could have some right now :)
ReplyDeleteToodles,
Tammy<3
Looks absolutely delicious!! We're known to make 'cheeseburger pie' you know the recipe from the back of the Betty Crocker box?! And it's about time we change things up, this would be the perfect substitute!
ReplyDeleteOh yum, Miz Helen -- this looks so tasty, and it would please both the meat eaters and the mac n cheese lovers! I'll definitely be trying this! Thanks for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and perfectly kid-friendly! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen, this casserole looks absolutely delicious! The colors and textures drew me in! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking dish and it does sound perfect for a party or to serve a few house guests! Pinned this, thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is something I'm looking for...recipes to freeze ahead for when the kids/grandkids come calling and there are lot of them! I get stressed trying to figure out what to cook for crowds and keeping finicky eaters happy...also need gluten free ideas...this fits the bill so well. Any more favorites from your experience?
ReplyDeleteI love casseroles like this! Can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun! I love mustard and think it makes the whole dish!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Miz Helen.
Oh my! You just keep getting better! Pinned. Thanks again for being a part of our party. We hope to see you tonight. Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteThis looks SO good!!!! Thanks for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." Looking forward to seeing what you'll share this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/06/try-new-recipe-tuesday-june-24.html
ReplyDeleteI am all about a good casserole - love this! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Friday Frenzy!
ReplyDeleteYou have many of my kids favor things rolled up in this one casserole. So glad you brought it to foodie friday.
ReplyDeleteThis casserole sounds perfect for my big family of boys! What a great recipe, I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDelete