Nothing beats a good cheeseburger! But who wants to take the time to gather all the ingredients, shape homemade burger patties, grill them up and serve with a variety of sides that require purchasing just for the occasion. With this incredible one-pot cheeseburger casserole, you can get everything that you love in a cheeseburger with less than 10 minutes of preparation!
This savory cheeseburger casserole is packed with tender ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese and sumptuous rotini pasta, making this a delightful way to enjoy a cheesy meal in with the family. We recommend serving this with a side of fresh lettuce and tomatoes (french fries would not go amiss here either), rendering you a burger dinner that you didn't even realize you were dreaming of!
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One-Pot Cheeseburger Casserole
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 4 to 6
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 12-ounce box rotini pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 12-ounce box rotini pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the raw ground beef in a greased 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
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Bake for 25 minutes. Drain some of the fat from the beef.
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2. Spread the uncooked pasta in an even layer over the beef.
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Add the chicken broth.
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Then add onion and garlic.
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Add diced tomatoes.
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Finally add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, salt and pepper. Make sure that the pasta is just submerged in the liquid; remove some broth or add water to achieve this.
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3. Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Serve with a side of lettuce and tomato.
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Pro tip: For an extra punch, add a teaspoon of Cajun spice for a fun twist on this burger casserole!