This cheeseburger casserole is a great weeknight meal that has all the flavors of a cheeseburger but takes less time to make. Using simple ingredients like ground beef, onions, cheese, canned tomatoes, and macaroni noodles, we’ll show you how easy this is to make.
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This Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe makes the perfect weeknight meal!
My Hamburger Casserole is one of our most popular recipes on this site so I decided to make an amazing cheeseburger version. This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes which makes it perfect for busy nights. My kids love this casserole because it has all of their favorite flavors, but I love it because it’s a breeze to make.
What is Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole?
If you’ve never tried a serving of cheeseburger casserole then you’re in for a real treat. This dish offers a casserole twist to the much-loved cheeseburger. Instead of grilling up a batch of burger patties, simply combine ground beef, onion, tomatoes, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce into a casserole dish with tender macaroni and shredded cheese.
It has lots of flavor and textures of a traditional cheeseburger, served up in convenient casserole style to feed the entire family.
Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (use lean or extra-lean ground beef)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
How to make Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Drain off the fat and add the onion and the green pepper to the cooked ground beef, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes,Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper to the meat mixture. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, until al dente then drain.
- Add the noodles to the baking dish, and pour the beef mixture on top of noodles then top with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Making this Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe in advance
You can either bake your cheeseburger casserole to be stored ahead of time or you can fully assemble the casserole and store it in the refrigerator or freezer to be baked just prior to serving at a later time.
Reserve any fresh garnishes just prior to serving so that they don’t spoil from storage.
Easy Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe Tips
- Shredding a block of cheese is always going to provide a better tasting dish than store-bought pre-shredded cheese. Why? Well, the pre-shredded variety is coated with a waxy substance to help preserve the shelf life. This wax coating makes the cheese harder to melt and also doesn’t enhance the flavor of the cheese in any way!
- I’ve used a sharp cheddar cheese for this cheeseburger casserole but feel free to use any cheese that melts well that you enjoy the most.
- If you enjoy a kick of heat to your food, consider using Ro-Tel diced tomatoes, red chili flakes and/or cayenne pepper in your cheeseburger casserole.
- For added texture to the casserole and to bulk it up even more, consider adding in some partly cooked peas, corn, or other veggies like I added in my Hamburger Casserole recipe.
This is a great meal the whole family will love. It’s sure to become a family favorite.
Check out our Ground Beef Recipes ebook that contains our top recipes made with ground beef. These are great, easy, weeknight meals!
Can I Use American Cheese?
American cheese is a processed cheese that won’t melt properly in a casserole. While it’s great on an actual cheeseburger, I wouldn’t recommend it for this dish.
Easy Cheeseburger Casserole topping suggestions
- bacon – Another alternative to this easy casserole is to add chopped bacon to the top with the melted cheese to make it more of a bacon cheeseburger casserole.
- sour cream
- Ketchup
- Pickles
- shredded lettuce
- green onion – sprinkle sliced green onion on top of the casserole
What to serve with this recipe for Cheeseburger Casserole
Enjoy a generous serving of cheeseburger casserole as is or alongside some of these side dish options:
- french Fries (regular potato or sweet potato fries);
- homemade dinner rolls or flaky biscuits;
- cornbread
- coleslaw
- simple side salad or our broccoli salad or cucumber salad.
- dill pickles
Storing leftover Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, ensuring a proper seal. Consider freezing in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 2-3 months, labeling with the date made.
How to reheat Easy Cheeseburger Casserole:
- Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C), cover with foil, and reheat for 20-25 minutes.
- Microwave: Heat in 1-minute increments, stirring, until hot, using a microwave-safe dish and lid with vent.
- Stovetop: Reheat on low to medium heat in a saucepan or skillet, adding a splash of water or milk and stirring occasionally until hot. Ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for safety.
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Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 28 oz. diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsps salt
- 1/2 tsps pepper
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking beef up as if tooks. Drain off the fat and add the onion and the green pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, until al dente then drain.
- Add the noddles to the baking dish, and pour tomato mixture on top of noodles. Top with cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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