Hamburger Cheese Bake
Satisfy your cravings with this irresistible Hamburger Cheese Bake—your new go-to comfort food classic! This hearty casserole combines tender pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato-based sauce, all layered with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and a hint of parsley, this dish bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes. Ready in under an hour, it’s a family-friendly dinner idea that’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight meal or a potluck crowd-pleaser, this cheesy pasta bake is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups dry pasta (penne or elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the dry pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce, and then half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, meat sauce, and cheese mixture.
Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the hamburger cheese bake cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1119 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
