Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this One-Pot Cheesy Hamburger Casserole, a quick and easy family dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavorful ground beef, pasta, and melty cheese, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser and simple to prepare in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup pasta of choice (egg noodles or similar)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped parsley, sliced olives, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and measure out pasta, cheese, and seasonings.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Add diced onions and minced garlic; cook until translucent. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Add pasta and cover. Simmer until pasta is tender and most liquid evaporates.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and cook until cheese melts or broil for a crispy crust. Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a creamier casserole, stir in a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese before adding cheese on top.
- Make ahead: prepare and refrigerate, then bake or reheat when ready to serve.
- Use gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice for gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg