Cheeseburger Macaroni

Name: Cheeseburger Macaroni
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; 1 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta); 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious quick meal for those busy days on the farm.—Carol Buckman, Colony, Kansas

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded process cheese (Velveeta)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, combine soups, milk, basil and pepper; mix well. Stir in beef mixture. Fold in macaroni and cheese.
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 291 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 846mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious quick meal for those busy days on the farm.—Carol Buckman, Colony, Kansas

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