SUNNY'S BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE RECIPE

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Sunny's Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe image

Provided by Emcneil

Number Of Ingredients 25

Beef:
8 strips bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent beef, 20 percent fat)
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
1 pint (2 cups) heavy cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Kosher salt
Casserole:
2 pounds frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
8 slices Swiss cheese
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
8 slices American cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded (like straw)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (like paper thin!)
2 tablespoons pickle juice

Steps:

  • For the beef: In a large pan with straight sides on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook, while stirring, until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the bacon fat in the pan and add the olive oil, beef, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Brown the beef while breaking it up into bits, about 10 minutes. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon to a plate and reserve. Leave the fat in the pan for the sauce. For the sauce: Add the butter and flour to the already-hot pan from the beef. If the butter begins to brown, lower the heat while working it into the flour. Cook, stirring, for a few minutes, then raise the heat and slowly whisk in the milk. Once it begins to thicken slightly, add the heavy cream and continue to cook until the sauce reduces a bit more and thickens as well. Add the mustard. The sauce will not be thick like gravy, but not as thin as water either. Taste and season with a pinch of salt. For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish, layer starting at the bottom with: a few spoonfuls of sauce to cover the bottom, half of the ravioli in 1 layer, the Swiss cheese, half of the beef, half of the tomatoes, half of the remaining sauce, the remaining ravioli in 1 layer, the American cheese, the remaining beef, the remaining tomatoes, the remaining sauce and the reserved bacon. Top with all of the shredded cheese blend. Bake until the edges are bubbly and the cheese begins to brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Toss the lettuce and onion in a large bowl with the pickle juice. Serve each portion of casserole with a mound of this garnish over the top.

Usha Bhattrai
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I'm a big fan of this casserole. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually serve it with a side of salad and garlic bread.


Loovvee___giiirrrlls
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I usually cook a big pot of pasta on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this casserole during the week. It's a quick and easy way to get a hearty and filling meal on the table.


anita sprouse
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I'm on a low-carb diet, so I usually use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice in this recipe. It's a great way to get a cheesy, beefy casserole without all the carbs.


Nathaneal Arellano
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I'm a vegetarian, so I usually use tofu instead of beef in this recipe. It's a great way to get a meatless meal that's still packed with flavor.


Akhtar bhatti
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover rice. I usually cook a big pot of rice on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this casserole during the week. It's a quick and easy way to get a hearty and filling meal on the table.


Mzuxolile Soguntuza
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I love to make this casserole ahead of time and then freeze it. It's a great way to have a quick and easy meal on hand for busy weeknights.


Anil
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, so I usually omit it from this recipe. It's still delicious without it, and it's a great way to get a cheesy, beefy casserole without all the grease.


Shafiq Jutt
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This casserole is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I usually add some chopped carrots and celery to the mixture, and they don't even notice them.


Bae Tondi
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I love that this casserole is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my family's tastes. I usually add some diced bell peppers and onions, and sometimes I'll use ground turkey instead of beef.


Salieg Marquad
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make it for potlucks and parties, and it's always the first dish to go.


Kevin McArdle
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night. I usually serve it with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.


Nahid Hasan4555
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover hamburger patties. I usually make a big batch of hamburgers on the weekend, and then I use the leftovers to make this casserole during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that my whole family loves.


Kazuko Ohashi
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I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one is an exception. It's so cheesy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves bacon cheeseburgers.


Bilawal Raj
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorite comfort foods. The bacon and cheese are the perfect combination, and the casserole is so hearty and filling.


SSENKUNGU DERRICK
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This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Pamela
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and I can always find something to add to it. I've made it with ground beef, turkey, and even sausage. I've also added different vegetables, like corn, peas, and carrots. It's always a hit with my family and frie


Megersa Shumi
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. The bacon and cheese added a great flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.