Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
All your favorite cheeseburger flavors—juicy beef, crispy bacon, melty cheddar—baked into a comforting pasta casserole that's perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (plus extra for topping)
- 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
- 8 oz ziti or rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup milk or cream for creaminess
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp ketchup optional, for a burger-style kick
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked pasta, beef broth, milk or cream, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy and evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with extra shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cooked bacon.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
You can swap ziti or rigatoni with any short pasta you have. Add mustard or pickles for an extra cheeseburger twist!
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg