Classic Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
A nostalgic and comforting casserole filled with layers of pasta, creamy cheese, and seasoned ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are tender. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Add diced tomatoes, cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For extra richness, add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before baking. You can also add frozen peas or spinach for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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