Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole brings classic American comfort to dinner tables with layers of ground beef, cheese, and noodles. Home cooks can savor this nostalgic dish that satisfies hunger and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb / 454 grams) ground beef
Pasta and Starches:
- 8 ounces (8 oz / 227 grams) rotini or penne pasta (uncooked)
Additional Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal cooking preparation.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until perfectly tender. Drain and reserve for later assembly.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions over medium heat until meat crumbles and onions soften. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly, then eliminate excess grease.
- Season the meat mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat once thoroughly combined.
- Create a creamy blend by whisking cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and consistent.
- Fold cooked pasta and seasoned meat into the creamy mixture, ensuring every ingredient is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top, creating a generous coverage.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Uncover and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and develops a golden, bubbling texture.
- Allow casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- Drain pasta thoroughly to prevent watery casserole texture and ensure sauce clings perfectly to noodles.
- Brown ground beef at high heat for deeper flavor development and caramelized meat edges that enhance overall taste profile.
- Customize protein options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives for dietary flexibility.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and monitoring added salt quantities during preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg