5 Star Cheeseburger Casserole Everyone Will love

Some dishes are accepted by our family, but this 5 star cheeseburger casserole is loved by everyone, including the cook: ME!

It’s not only delicious, but also easy to make. I usually assemble it ahead of time and can cook it quickly after a busy day.

5 Star Cheeseburger Casserole

Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked pasta (your family’s favorite shapes)
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions (this is my favorite onion chopper)
• 1 minced garlic clove
• one pound 95% lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 4-5 large Roma tomatoes, de-seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3. Boil the pasta in a large pot according to packaged directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, warm the oil.
5. Add the onion and saute until onions are translucent.
6. Add the garlic and stir about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
7. Stir in the ground beef and fully cook through until brown. If using 95% lean ground beef, there is no need to drain. But if you are using a less fat version, drain the fat and return to the stove.
8. Stir in the seasoned salt, ketchup and mustard until well combined.
9. Add the chopped tomatoes.
10. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 2 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
11. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the meat and stir well.
12. Pour into the prepared baking pan and evenly sprinkle the cheese across the top.
13. Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and slightly cool before serving.
14. Top with chopped dill pickle.

YUM!!! Enjoy!

Adapted from Bakerette.com

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