Creamy Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
A classic comfort food casserole featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy ingredients, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or similar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cooked pasta, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese has melted.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor, feel free to swap the ground beef for turkey or chicken and try using different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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