Cheeseburger Casserole
Seasoned beef mince, macaroni and cheddar in a tomato sauce, topped with more cheese and cooked for 20 minutes until bubbling.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Brown the mince until the pan is dry.
Undercook the macaroni slightly.
If your oven runs hot, check at 15 minutes.
Rest before serving.
Cooking Cheeseburger Casserole
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Boil the macaroni for 2 minutes less than the packet says and drain.
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Brown the mince and onion in a large pan for 10 minutes until the pan is dry. Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, pickles, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the macaroni and half the cheddar and tip into a baking dish. Scatter with the rest of the cheddar.
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Cook for 20 minutes until bubbling and browned. Stand for 5 minutes.
What's Going On Here
It tastes like a cheeseburger because it is built from the same parts: browned beef, onion, pickles, mustard and ketchup, with melted cheese to bring them together. The macaroni stands in for the bun.
Brown the mince hard, until the pan is dry and the meat has dark edges. Pale, steamed beef is the usual reason these casseroles taste flat. Season boldly, since pasta and cheese soak up salt.
Cook the macaroni for 2 minutes less than the packet says, because it will keep absorbing sauce in the oven. Stir the pasta into the beef with tomato sauce, a spoon of mustard and chopped pickles for tang.
Tip into a dish, cover with the cheddar and cook at 200°C for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and browned at the edges. If your oven runs hot, check at 15 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes, so the sauce settles before it is spooned out.
Storage and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat covered with a splash of water.
Serving Cheeseburger Casserole
- Green salad
- Coleslaw
- Sliced pickles
- Garlic bread
Still Wondering?
How long does Cheeseburger Casserole take to make?
About 45 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Cheeseburger Casserole?
Brown the mince until the pan is dry. Undercook the macaroni slightly. If your oven runs hot, check at 15 minutes. Rest before serving.
What should I serve with Cheeseburger Casserole?
Green salad; Coleslaw; Sliced pickles; Garlic bread.
How should Cheeseburger Casserole be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat covered with a splash of water.
Is Cheeseburger Casserole suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cheeseburger Casserole?
About 492 kcal per serving, with 31 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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