Description
Comfort meets classic American cuisine in this irresistible Cheeseburger Casserole that brings hearty flavors to your dinner table. Layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy bread crumbs create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package hamburger bun pieces
Sauce and Binding:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef and return the meat to the skillet, adding diced onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in ketchup and mustard, ensuring the beef is evenly coated with the condiments and seasonings.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Layer half of the hamburger bun pieces across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base.
- Spread the seasoned ground beef mixture uniformly over the bun layer.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Add the remaining hamburger bun pieces as a second layer.
- Pour the milk, cream, and egg mixture slowly and evenly across the entire casserole.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, covering the surface completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Notes
- Customize the cheese by mixing sharp cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create lighter, leaner, or vegetarian versions of the casserole.
- Toast hamburger buns lightly before layering to enhance their texture and prevent sogginess during baking.
- Add chopped pickles or diced jalapeños between layers for a classic cheeseburger-inspired kick and additional texture variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg