
This recipe for Hamburger Casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and satisfies a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 8 ounces of macaroni
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for a few minutes until it thickens.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, the meat mixture, and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Tips
To make this recipe more substantial, consider adding some diced bell peppers or chopped tomatoes to the meat mixture.
If you want a crispy top on your casserole, try broiling the dish for a few minutes after removing the foil.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave until hot and bubbly.