Description
Bacon Cheeseburger Rice Casserole brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table with all the classic burger flavors packed into one satisfying dish. Grab a forkful of cheesy, meaty goodness that combines ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese over fluffy rice for a quick family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices bacon
Starches and Grains:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups beef broth
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F, creating the perfect environment for your casserole’s delicious transformation.
- Grab a large oven-safe skillet and cook 6 slices of chopped bacon over medium heat until they turn crispy and golden, releasing their rich flavor.
- Remove the bacon pieces, but keep the delectable bacon fat sizzling in the pan for extra flavor.
- Add 1 lb of ground beef, 1 diced medium onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, browning the meat until it’s completely cooked and the onions become translucent.
- Pour 1 cup of long-grain rice into the skillet, followed by 2 cups of beef broth, 1 can of undrained diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and your preferred amount of salt and pepper.
- Bring the entire mixture to a rolling boil, stirring to combine all the tantalizing ingredients.
- Reduce the heat to low and mix in half of the 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese along with your crispy bacon pieces.
- Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated 375°F oven, baking for exactly 25-30 minutes until the rice becomes tender and absorbs all the liquid.
- After removing the casserole, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese across the top.
- Return the skillet to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a golden, bubbly layer.
- Finish by scattering 2 chopped green onions over the top, adding a fresh, bright garnish to your hearty casserole.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch and rich flavor in your casserole.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce and checking your beef broth.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help the rice absorb remaining moisture and set up nicely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg