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    Home » Meals » Supper

    Hamburger Casserole

    Published: Mar 2, 2015 · Modified: Aug 23, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This hamburger casserole is a hit at my house. Uses only four ingredients so it is a simple recipe to put together.
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    hamburger casserole with melted cheese in a clear baking dish

    Need a quick, simple meal to feed your hungry family? This Hamburger Casserole has four simple ingredients you are likely to have at home. Starts with noodles and after adding tomato soup and hamburger, and of course delicious mozzarella cheese, the perfect easy casserole is born! Great for getting supper on the table fast!

    A spoon scooping up casserole with layers of cheese and noodles
    Such a simple supper recipe, the hamburger casserole is a family favorite with cheese, tomato soup and hamburger.

    Every meal needs to have some meat in it in this house. Good thing this easy Hamburger Casserole recipe fits the bill. Melted cheese on top of noodles, hamburger and tomato soup. This casserole supper is so kid friendly, I have had readers tell me their pickiest eaters loved it! Talk about a winner of a dinner!

    What is hamburger casserole?

    It is a casserole with only a few ingredients. It also has a unique ingredient, tomato soup. I know some may be scared away by the thought of tomato soup in this recipe. The subtle but unique taste of the soup compliments the seasoned hamburger and noodles very well.

    It also makes quite a bit in a 9x13 pan so it feeds a large family. It can feed my family of six with enough for lunches the next day.

    I should point out my children ages: 20, 16, 13 and 10. Three boys and a girl so trust me, they eat a lot! Any recipe with leftovers to feed them the next day is a winner to me.

    Ingredients

    This casserole recipe has only a handful of simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen.

    • Noodles
    • Cheddar cheese/Mozzarella cheese
    • Hamburger
    • Tomato soup.

    Are the noodles pre-cooked?

    Yes, they are. While you are cooking the hamburger, you can cook the 1 pound of noodles as well (in another pot) so the process only takes 10 minutes or so. Don't worry about the type of noodles to use in this easy supper recipe.

    We use rotini or elbow macaroni the most, but shells work well too. I wouldn't use egg noodles or frozen noodles for this.

    Cooked elbow macaroni in a clear casserole dish.
    The cooked noodles are ready for the hamburger and sauce.

    Then the meal comes together in a casserole pan and bakes for 20 minutes.

    cooked noodles, hamburger and soup in a casserole dish.
    Everything is cooked, just needs to be mixed together.

    To make this easy and kid friendly recipe, cook up the hamburger, boil the noodles until Al Dente (a bit of a bite to them about 7 minutes), stir in the tomato soup and sprinkle with cheese. You can read how to make cook perfect Al Dente Pasta.

    shredded cheese on top of unbaked hamburger casserole.
    Cover and bake and you have a delicious and easy hamburger casserole recipe!

    This has four ingredients in it. I personally count the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese as one ingredient because you could simply use your favorite kind of cheese.

    If you would rather, it has 5 ingredients. You can decide.

    Bake

    You will add all ingredients to a 9x13 casserole dish which has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. It will be baked, covered with foil, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

    Then you will want to uncover the casserole and bake for 5-10 minutes longer so the cheese has time to slightly and lightly brown. Oh yum.

    I also will broil the cheese in the broiler for 3-5 minutes to get that extra layer of crispness to the cheese. Don't worry, still gooey cheese underneath!

    Make ahead preparation

    To make this casserole supper recipe even more easy, you can have hamburger already cooked and frozen in the refrigerator.

    Sometimes, when I know I am going to have a busy week, when I get home from the store I cook the hamburger I bought immediately. As I am putting away the other groceries, the ground beef cooks on the stove and I am tackling two activities at once.

    Got to love multitasking.

    Then, after the ground beef is done cooking, I drain the grease and put it in a freezer container without putting the lid on and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, I cover it and put it in the freezer.

    When I am ready to make this hamburger casserole, I pull the hamburger out of the freezer and add it to the recipe. So quick and easy!

    FAQ

    Can I substitute the tomato soup for spaghetti sauce?

    Sure! But then it would be more of a pasta casserole. Still works, just a different recipe.

    Can I add spices to this?

    Yes, you can. A little onion would be delicious. As would a touch of garlic.

    How should I store leftovers?

    Place any leftovers in an airtight container and place in fridge for up to 48 hours. Reheat as desired.

    Serve this up with great sides like Poppy Seed Fruit Salad or 3 Ingredient Grape Jello Salad. So simple to make and such a family favorite. My hubby told me I could make it once a week. Maybe your family will too!

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    hamburger casserole of noodles, tomato soup and cheese in a clear baking dish.
    hamburger casserole with melted cheese in a clear baking dish

    Hamburger Casserole

    Kim Strawn
    This hamburger casserole is a hit at my house. Uses only four ingredients so it is a simple recipe to put together.
    4.19 from 359 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Casserole
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 336 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 medium pot
    • 1 9x13 baking dish
    • 1 frying pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb box medium shells
    • 1 lb ground hamburger , cooked with garlic powder, dried onion, salt and pepper to taste. We use 2 teaspoon each.
    • 21.5 oz tomato soup 2 cans
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
    • While cooking the noodles, in a frying pan, cook the hamburger until no longer pink. (If you are using salt and pepper, add it while cooking the hamburger).
    • Pour cooked noodles in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
    • Stir the cooked hamburger and tomato soup with the noodles. I just stir everything in the pan. I also sometimes add ½ cup of water to the mixture for a little more moisture. Completely optional.
    • Sprinkle cheese over casserole and cover with foil.
    • Bake in a 375* oven for 20 minutes.
    • Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.
    • Can bake under broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown cheese, if desired.
    • Note: If you want to use 2 cups of one kind of cheese (example: mozzarella) instead of the combination, you can
      Dried onion and garlic powder is completely optional and can be adjusted to your family's tastes

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword casserole, easy recipe, family friendly
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    1. Annie

      January 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm

      Delicious, turned out very well, although I used tomato sauce instead of tomato soup, that is my only substitution. It is now my go to recipe when I need something really fast. I serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad.

      Reply
    2. Edyie Sweet

      January 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good!!!! Everyone loved it!!!
      Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 30, 2023 at 9:19 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Sharon Seiber

      November 11, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this casserole. I had no tomato soup so used a can of celery and mushroom soup. It was delicious! Thanks for this. I was desperate to make supper and it was great!

      Reply
    4. Kalin

      November 10, 2022 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      This is good! I tweaked it a little bit.
      To my hamburger meat I added worcestershire, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, onion powder, diced bell pepper, diced onion, salt and blackened seasoning.
      To the tomato soup I added basil and salt.
      Rather then the entire box of noodles used two cups of large macaroni noodles.
      Topped it off with shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar, along with Panko bread crumbs and garlic powder on top of that. Baked it all in my cast iron skillet and then broiled it to brown the top.

      Really good!!!

      Reply
      • Geri

        January 24, 2023 at 6:23 pm

        3 stars
        Very easy to make. Kid friendly.

        Reply
    5. Patty

      November 01, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      Was a great hit with my family!
      Question, can I freeze this casserole?

      Reply
      • Kim

        November 02, 2022 at 12:20 pm

        The leftovers you can freeze, but take note the noodles probably won't have the same texture as when it was first made.
        As far as making it ahead of time and freezing it, I haven't done that so I can't speak to it. It is always worth a try though!

        Reply
    6. Peggy

      October 19, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      I made this. I used tomato basil soup..
      Was a big hit at my dinner table.

      Reply
      • Kim

        October 20, 2022 at 11:31 am

        Tomato Basil Soup would be delicious! Great idea!

        Reply
    7. Chanda

      October 14, 2022 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      I made this casserole and it was a hit with my family. I diced up an onion and mushrooms and added them to to the beef mixture. I also added garlic to the mixture.

      Reply
      • Caroline

        November 01, 2022 at 10:35 am

        Can this be made ahead of time?

        Reply
        • Kim

          November 01, 2022 at 10:40 am

          Yes! I made 6 large pans of Hamburger Casserole ahead of a cross country dinner I was hosting for a lot of hungry teenagers. :-) I didn't bake it, covered them with foil and placed in fridge. When I baked them, it did take a little longer to heat through as the ingredients were cold. So allow for a little extra cooking time.

    8. Carmen

      August 02, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      Just made this my family loved it

      Reply
    9. Emily

      July 29, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      I highly recommend this recipe. I did tweet it a little with 2 beef boulion cubs and some parsley. My picky eater (who eats nothing) loved it!!! Winner in my book when I can get him to eat it.

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 01, 2022 at 9:42 am

        I'm so glad your family enjoyed it!

        Reply
    10. Robbyn Bray

      July 25, 2022 at 11:42 pm

      2 stars
      I didn’t care for it at all. I can see how children might. I ended up throwing the whole casserole out after 1 meal. I think tomato sauce would be much better then soup.

      Reply
      • Kim

        July 27, 2022 at 12:25 pm

        I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it. Thank you for the honest review.

        Reply
      • Connie

        October 17, 2022 at 1:33 pm

        4 stars
        I tried it because it’s hard to find something new to do with hamburger, and you can only eat just so much chicken! I cook for myself and my elderly dad. We both enjoyed it quite a lot. I cut the recipe in half, added onion, garlic and some bell pepper. I did use medium egg noodles without issues. It turned out flavorful and filling, and we’re looking forward to the leftovers,

        Reply
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