Best 7 Easy Hamburger And Macaroni Casserole Recipes

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Hamburger and macaroni casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with endless variations on ingredients and flavors. Whether you prefer a cheesy, creamy casserole or a hearty, flavorful one, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for easy hamburger and macaroni casserole, providing you with step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MACARONI AND HAMBURGER CASSEROLE



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This is a hearty meal that tastes GREAT for less and has plenty of leftovers for a nice repeat meal. This tasty meal that I created had my family's thumbs up for many repeat meals!

Provided by jlb4710

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup (such as Campbell's®)
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup milk
8 slices American cheese (such as Kraft®)
1 (8 ounce) package buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl, add processed cheese cubes, and let stand until cheese partially melts.
  • Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, break meat apart with a spatula, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and onion together in a bowl; gently fold macaroni and processed cheese mixture into soup mixture. Stir in milk until thoroughly combined. Mix ground beef into macaroni mixture and spread into prepared baking dish. Top casserole with slices of American cheese and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes; remove foil and bake until top is golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 1436 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CASSEROLE SUPREME (HAMBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE)



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Recipe slightly adapted from the Better Homes & Gardens Casserole Cookbook published by Meredith in 1968. Double it to feed a crowd. This casserole also freezes very well.

Provided by Better Homes & Gardens

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef (80/20 is perfect for this)
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil if necessary, (depends on how fatty your meat is)
1 small-to-medium onion,diced (about 3/4 cup)
3 cloves minced garlic
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend of your choice
1 28 oz can whole tomatoes and their juice
3 oz softened cream cheese, (eyeballing it is fine)
1/2-3/4 cup sour cream, (ditto--a huge serving spoonful will do nicely)
1 pound pasta short pasta of your choice, cooked to al dente (elbows, shells, penne, fusilli, rigatoni, wagon wheels, radiatore, cavatappi, etc)

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a heavy skillet to brown, breaking it up with a spatula. If the meat is on the lean side, add a tablespoon or two of olive oil to the pan.
  • Once the meat is about halfway done (some will be browned and some still pink or red), add the onion and garlic.
  • Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until onions and garlic are softened and meat is completely cooked.
  • Add the tomatoes and softened cream cheese
  • Stir around so the cream cheese melts evenly into the tomatoes.
  • Let simmer for about ten minutes or so.
  • With the heat on low, stir in the sour cream.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Fold the sauce into your freshly drained pasta.
  • Serve as-is or spoon into individual ramekins or a big old casserole.
  • Bake at 350F until the pasta on top has a bit of crunch to it and the casserole is bubbling all around the sides.
  • Let sit for ten minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 99 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 204 grams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

EASY HAMBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Hamburger Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kristen in Chicago

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 lb ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
1/4 chopped onion (optional)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
milk (1 soup can full)

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed.
  • Brown ground beef and onions, drain after cooking.
  • In casserole dish, combine ground beef, onions, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, and 1 can of milk.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Add macaroni and cheese and stir until blended.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 355.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1, Protein 15.4

CHEESE AND HAMBURGER MACARONI



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Homemade version of Hamburger Helper® - just as easy and tastes so much better! You will need a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.

Provided by macandjakesmom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound lean ground beef, or more to taste
½ small onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni
8 ounces reduced-fat processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Return skillet to burner over high heat. Add water; cover skillet and bring to a boil. Stir macaroni into the boiling water-ground beef mixture; cover and lower heat to medium. Cook, keeping covered, for 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and cook until macaroni is tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Stir processed cheese food into ground beef-macaroni mixture until melted. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 930.1 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MEMA'S HAMBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE (GOULASH)



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A family favorite! The casserole everyone grew up on! Comfort food! The secret to this dish is to layer noodles, sauce and cheese. The other is to not add water, because sauce should be thick.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 ounces elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In large dutch oven brown ground beef and drain. Sautee onion. Add jar of spaghetti sauce. Stir in garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and black pepper.
  • Simmer covered on very low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Boil elbow macaroni noodles in salted water until done. Drain noodles.
  • In a 9 x 9 casserole dish layer noodles, sauce and cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until hot throughout and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

HAMBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Working full-time and attending school part-time leaves me little time for fancy meals. My family enjoys hearty helpings of this casserole, alongside a salad, bread and dessert.-Dawn Farris, Pekin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup diced seeded tomatoes
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, combine cheese and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in the beef, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and cayenne; remove from the heat., Drain macaroni and stir into beef mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and stir mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

GROUND BEEF MACARONI CASSEROLE



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My mom often made this casserole when I was growing up, and it was one of my favorite meals. It tastes terrific with a salad and rolls. -Judy Hluchy, Mt. Prospect, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 large egg
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through., Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, soup, milk, butter and parsley; pour over macaroni. Spoon beef mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your casserole.
  • Don't overcook the hamburger: Overcooked hamburger will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar or a blend of cheeses will give your casserole a delicious cheesy flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: You can add vegetables, different types of pasta, or even different sauces to your casserole to create a unique dish.
  • Make sure to bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Hamburger and macaroni casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying casserole that will be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this hamburger and macaroni casserole a try!

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