Description
Hearty hamburger supreme casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia on a single plate. Savory ground beef, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables combine for a satisfying meal families will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and brown the ground beef until no pink remains.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper to the beef, sautéing until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Season the meat mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and Parmesan cheese into the skillet, mixing until ingredients create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Gently incorporate the cooked pasta into the meat sauce, ensuring even coating.
- Fold in half of the cheddar cheese, blending smoothly into the mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the casserole becomes bubbly and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help set the dish.
Notes
- Boost protein content by adding diced cooked bacon or ham to the ground beef mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Customize for gluten-sensitive diets by using gluten-free pasta and cream of mushroom soup alternatives.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils, maintaining the creamy casserole’s hearty profile.
- Prep ahead by assembling the casserole earlier and refrigerating, then bake when ready to serve for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg