Description
A hearty and comforting casserole combining ground beef, pasta, cheese, and creamy sauce, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (such as elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (like cheddar)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: bread crumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions over medium heat until the meat is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and half of the cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and add bread crumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the beef while it cooks. This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, ground beef
