Description
Cheesy beef and broccoli casserole brings comfort right to your dinner table, with hearty beef, tender broccoli, and melty cheese creating a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gather 2 cups elbow macaroni, 1 pound ground beef, 2 cups broccoli florets, and measure out your seasonings so everything is ready to go.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and brown your ground beef with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes.
- If using fresh broccoli, blanch your florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Boil your pasta in salted water for 8-9 minutes until al dente, then drain completely and return to the pot.
- Mix your cooked beef, broccoli, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, and 1 ½ cups shredded cheese into the pasta, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out smoothly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese and 1 cup breadcrumbs across the top of the casserole for a crispy topping.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges are bubbling with melted cheese.
Notes
- Fresh broccoli works best, but frozen can be a time-saver when steamed and thoroughly drained.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef for ground turkey and use low-fat cream of mushroom soup.
- Gluten-free friends can replace regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko or crushed rice crackers.
- Adding a dash of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes can boost the flavor profile and give your casserole a subtle kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg