Best 2 Hamburger Cheese Bake Recipes

If you're in search of a hearty, cheesy, and comforting dish to satisfy your cravings, look no further than the hamburger cheese bake. This classic casserole combines the flavors of juicy ground beef and melted cheese into a mouthwatering meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or get-togethers with friends and family. With its simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your personal preferences using different types of cheese, vegetables, and seasonings, ensuring a unique and flavorful experience with each bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HAMBURGER CHEESE BAKE

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A hearty traditional baked pasta dish. Try it with your favorite style of pasta and a loaf of crusty sourdough bread.

Provided by DONNA BARNES

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large pot cook with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat cook ground beef and chopped onions until brown. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic, and pepper. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, softened cream cheese, green onion, and green bell pepper.
To assemble, in a greased 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish spread half of the cooked and drained pasta. Top with half of the meat mixture. Cover with cheese mixture and remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake in a preheat 350 degree F(175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

HAMBURGER CHEESE BAKE

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I think I got this out of an old Mormon cook book. I'm not Mormon myself, but they sure had some good recipes. Alternative to Hamburger Helper! Makes quite a bit.

Provided by Smilyn

Categories Meat

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup green onion, sliced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)

Steps:

In large skillet, cook meat and onion until meat is lightly browned and onion is tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic salt, and pepper.
Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion and optional green pepper.
Spread 1/2 the noodles in a 9 x 12 pan; top with a little meat sauce then cover with cheese mixture.
Add remaining noodles and meat sauce.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.

Tips:

Use high-quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for ground beef that is fresh and has a good fat content (at least 20%).

Season the ground beef well. This is another important step for adding flavor to your dish. Use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Cook the ground beef thoroughly. This is essential for food safety. Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink in the center.

Use a good quality cheese. This will also make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Use a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar or mozzarella.

Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help to prevent it from becoming mushy in the casserole.

Layer the ingredients carefully. This will help to ensure that the casserole cooks evenly. Start with a layer of pasta, then a layer of ground beef, a layer of cheese, and so on.

Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Hamburger cheese bake is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a hamburger cheese bake that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.