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An extreme close-up of the ground beef casserole base being mixed with creamy cheese sauce in a skillet, before being baked into a Cheeseburger Casserole.

Cheeseburger Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

This easy Cheeseburger Casserole recipe is the ultimate weeknight comfort food! It packs all the savory, cheesy goodness of a burger into a simple, one-dish bake the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef 85/15 recommended
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup milk whole milk preferred
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for one minute until fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
  4. In a separate saucepan over low heat, whisk the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar and the Worcestershire sauce until the cheese is melted.
  5. Pour the cheese sauce over the beef mixture in the skillet and stir well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Garnish Ideas: Top with chopped dill pickles, sesame seeds, or shredded lettuce for the full cheeseburger experience.
Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture or stir in some diced jalapeños for a kick.
Cheese Varieties: Feel free to swap the cheddar for Monterey Jack, Colby, or a blend of cheeses.