Easy Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Brown meat over meduim heat and then add all chopped veggies and season with salt and pepper.
• 2. Puree the 1 LB 12 OZ can of diced tomatoes (Whole Peeled Tomatoes can also be used if desired) and add to hamburger mixture. Add the 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes and stir. Cover and simmer until veggies are tender. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
• 3. While the sauce is simmering, cook the rigatoni in salted water according to box instructions. Do not overcook the pasta because it will continue to cook when added to the sauce. Drain and add to the hamburger mixture incorporating well.
• 4. Sprinkle liberally with grated cheddar cheese (I use either mild or medium), cover and simmer until cheese is melted.
• 5. Hint: I use an electric skillet to prepare this recipe but you can also use a large skillet keeping in mind that it makes a good amount. This is really good for company or to take to a potluck party. Also good for leftovers. Side Dishes are just a green salad and nice crunchy rolls just out of the oven.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x13-inch baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl, add processed cheese cubes, and let stand until cheese partially melts.
• Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, break meat apart with a spatula, and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Stir Cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and onion together in a bowl; gently fold macaroni and processed cheese mixture into soup mixture. Stir in milk until thoroughly combined. Mix ground beef into macaroni mixture and spread into prepared baking dish. Top casserole with slices of American cheese and sprinkle cracker crumbs on top. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling, about 20 minutes; remove foil and bake until top is golden brown, about 10 more minutes.