Lunch / Dinner
Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
From the gooey American cheese all the way down to the saucy basics — plus an added bonus of bacon — this casserole will have you in cheeseburger paradise.
Ingredients
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As far as toppings go, the classics — like ketchup and pickles — are cooked in the casserole, but feel free to garnish with more, or add your own favorites.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Cook bacon in a large pan until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add beef, diced onion, and garlic to pan; cook until meat is browned, 5–7 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire; cook until heated through. Stir in chopped pickles, 1 cup cheese, and macaroni; season with salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into prepared dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake casserole until cheese melts, 15 minutes.
Top servings with lettuce, sliced onion, pickle chips, sliced tomato, and bacon.
To speed up cooking time and to combine the flavors, cook the beef and onion together.
Add the canned tomatoes and condiments, stirring until they're incorporated and heated through.
For the creamiest texture, add the Velveeta off heat and let residual heat from the sauce melt it.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 302
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 908mg 37%
Carbs 8g 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 19g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.