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Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

Transform your favorite dinner classic. Mix macaroni with lean ground beef and cheese for a delicious casserole that is just as good when served as leftovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • whole-wheat elbow macaroni or penne or rotini pasta
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8-ounce
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt optional
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is brown and onion is soft; drain.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Spoon macaroni into prepared pan. Spread beef mixture and chopped tomato over macaroni. Pour tomato sauce over beef. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper and shredded cheese.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges of casserole are bubbling.

Notes

To spice it up, use your favorite pizza or Italian-style tomato sauce instead of tomato sauce and seasoned salt.
For a meal later, double the recipe and place the second casserole in the freezer for later use.
Keyword cheeseburger mac and cheese casserole, macaroni cheeseburger casserole