Finding a quick, easy and family friendly dinner can be a challenge. I try really hard to avoid take out and fast food, but some nights I do give in. Well here is a quick and easy recipe that your kids will love like their favorite fast food cheeseburger but will leave you feeling good about servings it. Another thing I love about this recipe is that I usually have all of these items on hand in my pantry.
Cheeseburger Casserole
Prep and Cook Time Aprox 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups (6 ounces) uncooked rotini pasta (spiral pasta)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons ketchup
4-5 large Roma tomatoes, deseeded and diced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cups low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
*I added about 1/2 cup of diced bell pepper and 1 cup minced cabbage with my onion and garlic.
*My family likes a more saucy casserole so I would add a can of diced tomatoes or a can of tomato sauce next time.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Boil the pasta in a large pot according to packaged directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet on medium-high heat, warm the oil.
Boil the pasta in a large pot according to packaged directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet on medium-high heat, warm the oil.
Add the onion and saute until onions are transparent.
*Add bell pepper and cabbage and cook still soft.
Add the garlic and stir about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the ground beef and fully cook through until brown. If using 95% lean ground beef, there is no need to drain. But if you are using a less fat version, drain the fat and return to the stove.
Stir in the seasoned salt, ketchup and mustard until well combined.
Stir in the ground beef and fully cook through until brown. If using 95% lean ground beef, there is no need to drain. But if you are using a less fat version, drain the fat and return to the stove.
Stir in the seasoned salt, ketchup and mustard until well combined.
Add the chopped tomatoes.
Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 2 minutes or until the mixture is thickened.
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the meat and stir well.
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the meat and stir well.
Pour into the prepared baking pan and evenly sprinkle the cheese across the top.
Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Remove from the oven and slightly cool before serving.
Top with chopped dill pickle.
*Alternate to diced pickles would be dill relish
Recipe Inspired by Bakerette.com
*Alternate to diced pickles would be dill relish
Recipe Inspired by Bakerette.com
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