Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole, a delightful blend of creamy pasta, savory ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese. This dish transforms your weeknight dinners into a festive feast, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg