Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole delivers a comforting midwestern classic straight to dinner tables. Savory ground beef, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables combine in one satisfying dish that promises to become a family favorite for hungry crowds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Pasta and Dairy:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) macaroni, uncooked
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, grated or shredded
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 can (4 ounces / 113 grams) mushrooms
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 350F (175C), preparing a welcoming environment for the hearty casserole.
- In a robust skillet, dance ground beef and diced onions together over medium heat, transforming the meat to a rich brown while softening the onions. Eliminate any lingering grease through careful draining.
- Introduce minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme to the skillet, allowing the aromatics to meld for a brief moment.
- Cascade cream of mushroom soup, milk, and canned mushrooms into the beef mixture, whisking until a harmonious blend emerges.
- Merge uncooked macaroni with the savory beef concoction in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring every pasta strand is lovingly coated.
- Glide the entire mixture into a generously greased 9×13-inch baking vessel, spreading evenly.
- Lavish the surface with a blanket of grated sharp cheddar cheese, promising a golden, melty crown.
- Shroud the dish in aluminum foil and nestle into the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to intertwine.
- Unveil the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape.
- Grant the casserole a brief 5-minute rest before serving, allowing its essence to settle and intensify.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and make the dish healthier.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with homemade white sauce for a preservative-free option.
- Incorporate extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition and texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular macaroni with gluten-free pasta and use cornstarch to thicken the sauce instead of traditional soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg