Description
Indulge in a comforting dish that merges the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with hearty pasta. This Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole features rich ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and tender elbow macaroni baked to perfection. It’s an easy-to-make weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, bringing smiles and satisfaction to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until the meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well and let flavors meld for a few minutes.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the meat mixture until evenly coated. Transfer half to a greased baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese. Layer with remaining mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg