Cheeseburger Casserole

Is there anything better than the comfort of a warm casserole after a long day? This Cheeseburger Casserole brings all the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger—savory beef, melty cheddar, pickles, ketchup, and mustard—into one bubbling dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend dinners. It’s like your favorite backyard burger, only cozier and straight from the oven! 🍽️

Whether you're feeding a hungry crew or prepping ahead for the week, this dish delivers on flavor and simplicity. The macaroni gives it that nostalgic, kid-friendly base 😊, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh chopped romaine on top adds just the right burger-inspired crunch. It’s the kind of meal you can pull together with pantry staples and a little help from the fridge.

This cozy, crowd-pleasing casserole is the perfect way to change up your dinner routine. Try it tonight, then be sure to rate the recipe ⭐ and let us know how your family liked it!

Cheeseburger Casserole

Test Kitchen

Category

Main Dish

All the flavors of a cheeseburger baked into one cheesy, cozy casserole! A family-friendly dinner that’s quick to prep and perfect for weeknights. 🍔🧀

Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients

  • Kosher Salt

  • 8 oz. WC elbow macaroni

  • 1 lb. Ground beef
  • 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 - 14 oz. can WC diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 c. WC mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c. chopped WC dill pickles

  • 1/4 c. Ketchup

  • 2 T. WC Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 T. WC yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

  • 8 oz. WC Shredded cheddar (about 1 1/2 c. divided)

  • 2 T. Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions.

  3. Drain and transfer to a 13” x 9” baking dish.

  4. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Evenly distribute beef in large chunks and cook, undisturbed, until a deep brown color develops on the bottom, about 4 minutes

  5. Break up meat with a spatula and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to baking dish.

  6. Reduce heat to medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes

  7. Add tomatoes, mayonnaise, pickles, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, and 1 cup water; season with pepper and 1 teaspoon salt.

  8. Transfer mixture to baking dish.

  9. Add 4 oz. cheddar and stir until distributed. Top with remaining 4 oz. cheddar, then sesame seeds (if using).

  10. Bake hamburger casserole until cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with lettuce.
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