Description
This hamburger supreme casserole brings together seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and melted cheese in one hearty dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Your family will love how all the classic flavors come together in this simple, filling bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for easy preparation.
- Grab your large skillet and tumble in 1 pound of ground beef with 1 chopped onion, sizzling over medium heat until the meat turns completely brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat and carefully drain away any excess grease, then sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and Italian seasoning, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Take a spacious mixing bowl and combine 2 cups of cooked pasta, 1 entire can of diced tomatoes, and 1 full can of cream of mushroom soup with your seasoned beef mixture.
- Pour the entire combined mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously scatter 2 cups of shredded cheese across the top, ensuring complete coverage of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes until your cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Lean ground beef works best, keeping the casserole from becoming greasy while maintaining rich flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free pasta and use a gluten-free cream of mushroom soup.
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing cheddar with monterey jack or adding a sprinkle of parmesan for extra depth.
- Prep this dish ahead of time by assembling everything except the cheese topping, then refrigerate and add cheese just before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg