Description
Comfort meets culinary delight in this Hamburger Supreme Casserole, blending hearty ground beef with creamy layers of cheese and pasta. Savory ingredients meld perfectly, creating a crowd-pleasing meal that invites you to savor each delicious, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 ounces (227 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, grated or shredded
- 1 (4-ounce / 113 grams) can mushrooms
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) uncooked macaroni
- 1 (10.5-ounce / 298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) onion, chopped
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Cook macaroni in a pot of salted water until al dente, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté ground beef with chopped onions over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles until completely browned.
- Carefully drain excess fat from the meat mixture to reduce greasiness.
- Lower the skillet heat and incorporate cream of mushroom soup, milk, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Fold sliced mushrooms and cooked macaroni into the seasoned beef mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently transfer the combined mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Generously top the casserole with grated cheddar cheese, covering the entire dish in a uniform layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, slightly crispy texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce fat content and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Substitute regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Add extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or spinach for increased nutrition and flavor variety.
- Replace traditional macaroni with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg