Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
This comforting Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole takes just 20 minutes to prep. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-favorite dish blends the classic flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger with the heartiness of a casserole.
Servings: 8
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 4 slices crispy bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the lean beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the ground beef mixture, stirring well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat, until the flour is well-distributed and slightly browned.
- Gradually stir in the beef broth, milk, bacon pieces, ketchup, yellow mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked elbow macaroni, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and the beef and sauce mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the macaroni and beef mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted, bubbly and lightly golden brown.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or ground chicken if you'd like. I recommend adding a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce if you choose one of these meats to help deepen the flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2mg