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Homemade cheeseburger casserole in a white baking dish with gooey melted cheddar, ground beef, and noodles, topped with parsley. A wooden spoon lifts a hot, cheesy portion, showing the rich, bubbly texture.

Cheeseburger Casserole

This Cheeseburger Casserole brings all the flavor of your favorite burger into one easy, family-friendly bake. With ground beef, melted cheese, pickles, and pasta, it’s a comforting, crave-worthy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon cheeseburger casserole, Cheeseburger Casserole, Cheeseburger casserole easy, Cheeseburger casserole keto, Cheeseburger casserole with rice, Cheeseburger casserole without pasta, Healthy cheeseburger casserole, Vegan Cheeseburger casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 510kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For browning ground beef)
  • 1 9x13 baking dish (Greased)
  • 1 Large pot (For boiling pasta)
  • 1 Colander (To drain noodles)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring beef and sauces)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef - 80/20 recommended
  • 1 Onion - Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Adds umami
  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup Dill pickles - Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Yellow mustard - Classic burger flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Ketchup - Adds tang and sweetness
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese - Shredded, divided
  • 12 oz Egg noodles - Cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - Mixed into cooked noodles
  • 2 tablespoon Milk or broth - To moisten noodles
  • 0.5 cup Bacon bits - Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds - Optional topping
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions - Sliced, for garnish
  • 1 packet Onion soup mix Optional, secret ingredient
  • 1 dash Liquid smoke - Optional, adds smoky flavor

Instructions

  • Boil egg noodles in salted water until tender, then drain and mix with butter and a splash of milk or broth. Spread into the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Drain grease, then stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional onion soup mix.
    Top-down view of browned ground beef and sautéed onions in a skillet, cooked and ready for cheeseburger casserole. Warm, natural lighting gives it a homemade feel.
  • Mix in softened cream cheese until melted, then stir in ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, and half of the shredded cheddar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
    Close-up of cooked ground beef and onions in a skillet with sliced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, and ketchup being stirred in with a wooden spoon—ingredients for homemade cheeseburger casserole.
  • Spread beef mixture over noodles in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, optional bacon bits, and sesame seeds.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or raw onion for added crunch.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2.3mg