Description
Hearty cheeseburger casserole brings classic American comfort to dinner tables with cheesy, savory layers of ground beef and crispy pasta. Families will devour this nostalgic one-pan meal that delivers satisfying flavors in every comforting bite you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 slices american cheese
- 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
Produce:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Pantry and Dairy:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, crisp the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until golden and rendered, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté the diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles, and cook until completely browned and no pink remains, draining excess fat if necessary.
- Whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Layer the cooked ground beef and onion mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then distribute the crispy bacon pieces over the meat.
- Arrange American cheese slices uniformly across the meat layer to create a complete coverage.
- Gently pour the cream mixture over the cheese and meat, ensuring even distribution throughout the dish.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with olive oil until thoroughly combined, then sprinkle the mixture evenly across the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
- Slice and serve warm, enjoying the rich, comforting flavors of this hearty cheeseburger casserole.
Notes
- Opt for thick-cut bacon to ensure maximum crispiness and flavor depth in the casserole.
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and prevent a soggy texture in the final dish.
- Swap American cheese with sharp cheddar or monterey jack for a more complex flavor profile.
- Reduce carbohydrate content by substituting breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds for a keto-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 646
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg