Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole delivers comfort on a plate with layers of savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and tender noodles. Rich midwestern flavors combine perfectly, inviting family and friends to enjoy a classic one-dish meal together.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cooked elbow macaroni or rotini
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbly, approximately 5-7 minutes. Eliminate any accumulated grease.
- Incorporate aromatic seasonings including onion, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the meat. Sauté until onions turn translucent and tender.
- Pour diced tomatoes with their natural juices, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream into the skillet. Blend ingredients thoroughly and allow to simmer gently for several minutes.
- Gently integrate cooked pasta and a generous portion of cheddar cheese into the meat mixture. Transfer the combined ingredients to a lightly greased rectangular baking dish.
- Lavishly sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese across the casserole’s surface. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and flavor by scattering freshly chopped green onions over the top before serving.
Notes
- Customize cheese varieties for deeper flavor profiles by mixing sharp cheddar with smoked gouda or pepper jack.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter, healthier alternative protein options.
- Allow casserole to rest 10 minutes after baking to help cheese set and make serving easier without falling apart.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach during the cooking process for extra vegetables and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg