Loaded Cheeseburger Casserole

We love cheeseburger, so why not take these flavors and switch them right into a casserole? It’s simple to place collectively, and filled with all these scrumptious flavors you realize and love. And similar to any good burger, you may as well mess around with the toppings to verify it’s precisely what you want.

For extra beefy, tacky goodness, attempt our American Skillet Picadillo.

Why Our Recipe

• All of the flavors you’re keen on from cheeseburgers, in a beefy, tacky casserole.
• Toasted hamburger buns add the right, crispy texture on high.
• Simply add further toppings to make it your individual.

We’ve to confess, this casserole is lots heartier than your common previous burger. With a little bit prep work and a little bit endurance whereas it bakes, you’ll be chowing down in about an hour. We extremely suggest getting inventive along with your toppings. Choose and select from our options, or create one thing completely your individual!

Ingredient Notes

• Floor Beef: Select lean floor beef. We choose 90/10 or 93/7 for this to keep away from extreme grease. 85/15 additionally works, however can have some grease. Floor turkey or hen will also be used.
• White Onion: If in case you have a yellow onion readily available, that can even work
• Butter: Provides taste and moisture for those who’re utilizing lean floor beef.
• All-Function Flour: That is the thickening agent for the sauce. Cornstarch will also be utilized in half the quantity.
• Rotini Pasta: You’ll be able to simply substitute with elbow macaroni, shells, bowtie, or fusilli.
• Beef Broth: Use low-sodium broth to higher management the flavour.
• Heavy Cream: You may also substitute with half and half if wanted, however the sauce received’t be as creamy.
• Ketchup: Provides an amazing base taste to the sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Can substitute with soy sauce with a splash of vinegar.
• Cheddar Cheese: Freshly shredded cheese melts higher than pre-shredded, which comprises anti-caking brokers. Be at liberty to experiment with Monterey Jack or a Mexican mix.

Among the finest components about our simple cheeseburger casserole is that you may actually mess around with the topping choices. We’re large onion lovers, which is why we load our model with loads of them. In the event you love pickles, be happy to double our steered amount! There are only a few examples of another toppings you should utilize:

• Sautéed mushrooms
• Crumbled bacon
• Contemporary tomatoes (add after baking)
• Onion rings or french fries (add after baking)
• Sliced avocado (add after baking)
• Banana peppers

Get inventive, and make this cheeseburger casserole precisely the way you need it! We suggest that you simply add a few of these further toppings to the melty cheese layer as soon as it comes out of the oven for the very best outcomes.

Make-Forward Choice

You’ll be able to simply make this casserole forward of time. To make this course of a complete lot simpler, we advise that you simply bake your casserole in an aluminum dish. That method, you’ll be capable of slip your entire pan into your freezer. Make sure that to tightly wrap it in plastic wrap, then place a layer of aluminum foil on high. Whenever you’re able to eat, let it thaw in a single day within the fridge and warmth at 350 levels for 15-20 minutes, or till the cheese begins to bubble.