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Cheeseburger Casserole

Ground beef, pasta, and melted cheese baked together with a tangy burger-saucebase and diced pickles throughout. Ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Casseroles, Dinner, Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup diced dill pickles
  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar divided
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, 6-7 minutes. Drain fat.
  3. Add onion, cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fold in pickles, pasta, and 1 ½ cups cheddar. Transfer to a baking dish if needed.
  6. Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella. Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until melted and golden.
  7. Rest 5 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and green onion before serving.

Notes

Storage note: Refrigerate up to 4 days; freezes reasonably well for up to 2 months.
Allergen note: Contains dairy, egg, and gluten.
Notes: Taste the sauce before baking to adjust the tang and sweetness balance.