Here’s a classic, easy Hamburger Casserole — cheesy, hearty, and perfect for a family dinner 🍽️🧀
Hamburger Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni, rotini, or penne)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup frozen peas, corn, or mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until beef is browned and onions are tender.
- Drain excess fat.
- Prepare the sauce
- In a bowl, mix condensed soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Combine
- Add cooked pasta and optional vegetables to the beef mixture.
- Pour soup mixture over and stir until well combined.
- Assemble casserole
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Tips
- Substitute cream of mushroom with cream of chicken or celery for different flavors.
- Sprinkle paprika or Italian seasoning on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
I can also give a cheesier, creamier version with cream cheese and sour cream if you want.
