Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole
This hearty Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole tastes exactly like your favorite burger, but replaces the traditional bun with elbow macaroni. It is loaded with beef, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and served topped with lettuce.
Servings 6 servings
Baking Temp 400°F
Equipment
- 13x9 baking dish
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
Making the Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9 baking dish. Add cooked pasta to dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, evenly distribute beef in chunks. Cook, undisturbed, until a deep brown color develops on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn chunks over and break apart, continuing to cook about 4 minutes more. Transfer to baking dish.
- Reduce heat to medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, mayonnaise, pickles, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, pepper, and salt. Mix well; transfer to baking dish.
- Gently stir in 3 ounces of cheese. Top with sesame seeds and remaining cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve topped with chopped lettuce.