Macaroni Hamburger Casserole (Print)
Creamy pasta with ground beef, Velveeta, and two more cheeses topped with buttery Ritz crackers for the ultimate comfort food.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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450g ground beef
→ Pasta
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2 cups macaroni noodles
→ Dairy
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225g Velveeta cheese
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225g sour cream
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60ml milk
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50g grated Parmesan cheese
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8 slices American cheese
→ Vegetables
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1 onion, finely chopped
→ Pantry Items
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1 can (300g) cheddar cheese soup
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 cup crushed Ritz cracker crumbs
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni until al dente according to package instructions. Drain well.
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Return the drained macaroni to the pot. Add the Velveeta cheese and stir over low heat until completely melted and well combined.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is thoroughly browned and the onion has softened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the sour cream, cheddar cheese soup, onion powder, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and milk to the skillet with the beef mixture. Stir until well combined and heated through.
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Add the cheesy macaroni to the skillet with the meat mixture and stir to thoroughly combine. Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
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Arrange the American cheese slices over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle evenly with the crushed Ritz cracker crumbs.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set slightly.
# Notes:
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This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cooking from cold.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.