Best 10 Casserole Essentials Beef And Cheese Bake Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and delicious casserole dish that is perfect for a comforting meal? Look no further than the beef and cheese bake! This classic casserole is made with tender beef, creamy cheese, and a variety of vegetables. It's a great way to use up leftover beef or ground beef, and it's a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, it's a snap to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal. Read on to learn how to make this delicious dish!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BEEF CASSEROLE



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This hearty casserole tastes like lasagna and makes a satisfying meal when served with a green salad and garlic bread. -Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions and green pepper. Drain noodles; place half in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half each of the meat and cheese mixtures. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BEEF AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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When it comes to family-pleasing casseroles, this dish can't miss! The taco flavor, ground beef and Mexican cheese ensure satisfied smiles.-Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups water
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, water, rice, soups and chilies. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

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BEEF AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Ground beef and pasta casserole with a mellow flavor from a combination of tomato and mushroom soup.

Provided by Joan Donogh

Categories     Main

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups large pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 - 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (10 oz. tomato soup)
1 can (10 oz. cream of mushroom soup)
1 can (7 1/2 oz. tomato sauce)
Salt and pepper
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and put in a large casserole dish.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add garlic, onion, celery, mushrooms, and green pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft. Remove from heat and add to casserole dish.
  • Add ground beef to the frying pan and cook and stir until browned. (If you have a large enough frying pan you can cook the vegetables and ground beef together.) Drain fat and add ground beef to the casserole dish.
  • Add soups and tomato sauce to the casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese to the casserole. Mix all together to blend.
  • Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cover for the last few minutes to melt the cheese if necessary. Makes 8 servings.

BEEF AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
Kosher salt
3 cups wide egg noodles (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
12 ounces ground beef
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
One 14 1/2-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
2 cups grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Oil a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and put in the prepared baking dish. Toss with the sour cream, Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the bell peppers and scallions and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Make a space in the pan, add the tomato paste and toast for a minute. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the diced tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the beef mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with the grated Cheddar. Bake on the middle rack until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BEEF AND BEAN BAKE



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A great recipe for those days when you want a tasty main dish without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

Provided by Maggie Bomis

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans
6 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes
6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the ground beef and salt and pepper to taste. Saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add the tomato sauce, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Place beef mixture into a casserole dish. Layer the beans over the beef and smooth prepared potatoes over the beans.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the potatoes and bake uncovered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012 calories, Carbohydrate 78.9 g, Cholesterol 147.4 mg, Fat 59.7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 1475.6 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CHEESE-TOPPED BEEF BAKE



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"Looking for something quick but 'different' for dinner one night, I was browsing through a Taste of Home cookbook," shares Debbie Pirlot from Green Bay, Wisconsin. "I found two easy recipes with similar ingredients and decided to combine them. The result is this rich and delicious recipe that my family really enjoys."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and taco seasoning. , In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream; set aside. , Drain the pasta; stir into beef mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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CHEESY BEEFY CASSEROLE



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A layered ground beef casserole with cream cheese, cottage cheese and topped with cheddar cheese. I believe this recipe came from Knudsen's "Cooking for Compliments".

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces egg noodles
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
6 green onions, including some of the green part, sliced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook egg noodles per package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add oil if needed.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
  • With an electric mixer, beat together sour cream, cream cheese, and cottage cheese in a medium bowl.
  • Fold in onions and bell pepper and mix well.
  • In 9 x 13-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, add half of the noodles, half the cheese mixture and half the meat mixture in layers.
  • Repeat layers, ending with meat.
  • Top with cheddar cheese.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes longer.
  • Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY BEEF NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is definitely kid approved. My daughter is the pickiest eater; she and even her friends will ask for it again and again.

Provided by Kc Stevens

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (.87 ounce) package brown gravy mix
½ cup water
½ cup milk
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ (16 ounce) package egg noodles
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir gravy mix, water, and milk together in a bowl until dissolved and smooth.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and crumble in ground beef; add onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Stir gravy mixture, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, and basil into ground beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bring beef-tomato mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until heated through, 10 minutes.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and egg noodles into beef-tomato mixture; pour entire mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top casserole with Parmesan cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and noodles are cooked, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

CHEESY BEEF AND TOMATO BAKE



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Enjoy this cheesy beef casserole packed with tomato and rice - a delicious dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (1-oz.) pkg. onion soup mix
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 medium tomato, sliced
4 oz. (1 cup) shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish or 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in soup mix, chopped tomatoes, rice and water. Bring to a boil. Pour into sprayed baking dish. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake at 400°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Uncover; top with tomato slices; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 5 g

BEEF CHEESE CASSEROLE



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My family really liked this recipe. I thought this was so easy to make. When I made this recipe I only used 15oz of tomato sauce. I also used 3/4 of a regular onion. I also used 1 1/2 cup egg noodles but I think 2 2/2 cups would be better. I got the recipe from Parish Pickens from Lakeshore United Methodist.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
salt
pepper
16 ounces tomato sauce (2 small cans)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese
6 green onions, chopped (all the way to the end)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef. Add salt, pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, sugar and mix.
  • Simmer 3 minutes.
  • Cook noodles.
  • In a bowl, put sour cream, cream cheese & green onions and mix.
  • In a large casserole put a layer of noodles, half the cream mixture & half the meat sauce.
  • Repeat.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.1, Fat 60.4, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 248.2, Sodium 1095, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 13.7, Protein 42.8

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beef: Select a flavorful cut of beef, such as chuck roast or ground beef, for a hearty and satisfying casserole.
  • Brown the Beef: Browning the beef before adding it to the casserole enhances its flavor and creates a richer sauce.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Incorporate a mix of vegetables, such as onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers, to add color, texture, and nutrients to the casserole.
  • Select the Right Cheese: Choose a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère, to create a creamy and flavorful sauce.
  • Layer the Ingredients: Layer the ingredients in the casserole dish, starting with the beef and vegetables, followed by the cheese and any additional toppings.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  • Let it Rest: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.

Conclusion:

Beef and cheese casseroles are a versatile and comforting dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With endless variations and the ability to customize ingredients based on personal preferences, these casseroles offer a hearty and satisfying meal for any occasion. From classic comfort food to more modern and creative takes, beef and cheese casseroles continue to be a staple in many kitchens around the world. So, grab your favorite casserole dish, experiment with different ingredients, and create a delicious and memorable beef and cheese casserole that will warm your heart and fill your belly.

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