Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole

from skinnytaste.com
35 min
9 servings

Kid-friendly and delicious! If you're a cheeseburger lover, and the thought of ground beef, tomatoes, pickles and cheese tickles your fancy, then this truly American, comforting Cheeseburger Casserole is for you!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta (use brown rice pasta for GF)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (95% lean)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente and drain well.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.

  7. 7

    Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.