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Cheeseburger Casserole
With seasoned ground beef, a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, macaroni, and a crunchy panko topping, this cheeseburger casserole recipe is pure comfort food.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Hannah Klinger📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●oven
- ●dutch oven
- ●baking dish
- ●whisk
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Cook the macaroni until al dente, 7 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally to break into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, 7 to ⏱️ 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
3
Add the butter to the Dutch oven with the beef drippings and melt over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Reduce to low heat. Whisk in the mustard, grilling seasoning, Worcestershire, salt, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese, until melted and combined. Stir in the beef and macaroni. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese, then lay the American cheese slices over top to fully cover the casserole. (Tear the pieces as needed.)
American cheese8 slices
4
For the topping. In a small bowl, stir together the panko, butter, sesame seeds, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the pasta. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 15 to ⏱️ 20 minutes. Let cool for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
calories
867 Calories
fat Content
52 g
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
724 mg
protein Content
38 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
139 mg
carbohydrate Content
58 g
saturated Fat Content
26 g
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