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 and love. And identical to any good burger, you may also 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 proper, crispy texture on prime.
• Simply add further toppings to make it your individual.

Now we have to confess, this casserole is quite a bit heartier than your common previous burger. With a bit of prep work and a bit of persistence whereas it bakes, you’ll be chowing down in about an hour. We extremely suggest getting artistic together with your toppings. Choose and select from our recommendations, 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 may have some grease. Floor turkey or rooster may also be used.
• White Onion: When you have a yellow onion readily available, that can even work
• Butter: Provides taste and moisture if you happen to’re utilizing lean floor beef.
• All-Function Flour: That is the thickening agent for the sauce. Cornstarch may also be utilized in half the quantity.
• Rotini Pasta: You may simply substitute with elbow macaroni, shells, bowtie, or fusilli.
• Beef Broth: Use low-sodium broth to higher management the flavour.
• Heavy Cream: You may as well substitute with half and half if wanted, however the sauce received’t be as creamy.
• Ketchup: Offers an excellent 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 happy to experiment with Monterey Jack or a Mexican mix.

Among the best components about our simple cheeseburger casserole is that you could actually mess around with the topping choices. We’re big onion lovers, which is why we load our model with loads of them. When you love pickles, be happy to double our recommended 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 artistic, and make this cheeseburger casserole precisely the way you need it! We suggest that you just add a few of these further toppings to the melty cheese layer as soon as it comes out of the oven for the perfect outcomes.

Make-Forward Choice

You may simply make this casserole forward of time. To make this course of a complete lot simpler, we advise that you just bake your casserole in an aluminum dish. That method, you’ll be capable to slip your entire pan into your freezer. Ensure to tightly wrap it in plastic wrap, then place a layer of aluminum foil on prime. While 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.