Description
Bacon cheeseburger casserole is a comforting, one-pan dish that combines crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese over tender elbow macaroni. This hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family game nights, offering a delightful blend of flavors that warms the soul and satisfies hunger. With minimal preparation and cooking time, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cook elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef for about 7-10 minutes; add onion halfway through cooking until tender. Drain excess fat.
- In another pan, cook chopped bacon until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, bacon bits, diced tomatoes (with juices), ketchup, mustard, and half of the cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg