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    Home » Meals » Supper

    Hamburger Casserole

    Published: Mar 2, 2015 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.

    At the risk of sounding like a broken record, my hubby is rather picky about the food that is on his plate. Vegetables are forbidden, save potatoes and green beans (canned from a garden is preferred).  

    Let's not even talk about carrots.

    Finding a favorite meal is easy if I make a meat and potatoes dish (like this Easy Beef Stew).  Unfortunately, hamburger is costing the same as a small diamond around our area.  

    Therefore, we aren't wanting to use a lot of red meat in our cooking to save a few dollars.

    I think you are starting to see my dilemma.  Meatless meals are not encouraged and we need to take out a loan to eat a roast.

    (Disclaimer: that was an exaggeration. But you get the point.)

    What is hamburger casserole?

    It is a casserole with only a few ingredients. It also has a unique ingredient, tomato soup.

    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
    • Hamburger
    • Tomato soup.

    Yes, tomato soup. Let's be real here, either you like tomato soup or you don't. I, for one, do not. However, I do like it in this recipe.

    The tomato soup in this hamburger casserole is what makes the recipe unique. The soup adds a lot of depth and base to this casserole.

    I think the way it is baked in, and has layers of cheese makes the flavors blend well together.

    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.

    Freezing hamburger

    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.
    4.07 from 271 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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    Comments

    1. Carmen

      August 02, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      Just made this my family loved it

      Reply
    2. 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
    3. 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.

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      • Kim

        July 27, 2022 at 12:25 pm

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

        Reply
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