Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

cheesy macaroni casaserole with bacon on a plate

5 from 4 votes

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 ease of a casserole.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 449kcal

Author: Julie Clark

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 casserole dish and set side. Cook the pasta according to package instructions if it isn't already cooked.
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. 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 small yellow onion,
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. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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. 1 1/2 cups beef broth, 1 1/2 cups 2% milk, 4 slices crispy bacon, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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. 12 ounces elbow macaroni, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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. For longer storage, you can place the casserole in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
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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.**

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