Mojitos Easy Cheeseburger Casserole
Craving the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger but want the ease of a one-dish meal? Mojitos Easy Cheeseburger Casserole brings all your favorite burger toppings into a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings. This comforting casserole combines savory ground beef, tangy ketchup, yellow mustard, and dill pickle relish with tender elbow macaroni, all tossed in a rich homemade cheddar cheese sauce. It's topped with a golden layer of melted cheese and optional dill pickle garnish for extra zing. Ready in under an hour and brimming with classic cheeseburger flavor, this recipe is a family-friendly favorite that's both satisfying and simple to prepare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup chopped dill pickles (optional topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the vegetable oil and set it aside.
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
Stir in the ketchup, mustard, dill pickle relish, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the milk to the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, the cheese sauce, and the ground beef mixture. Mix well to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped dill pickles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.5 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.4 g | 502% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 6422 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 175.5 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 2090 mg | 161% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2356 mg | 50% | |
*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.
