Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

If you’re looking for a hearty dish that can feed a crowd, hamburger macaroni casserole is a great bet. It’s two layers; a bottom layer of creamy macaroni with a beefy tomato layer on top. It’s all crowned with a layer of grated cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly. The simple, comforting flavors will appeal even to picky eaters, and for being a substantial dish, it is easy to throw together.
Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through.
- Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, soup, milk, butter and parsley; pour over macaroni. Spoon beef mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 357 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.