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Cheesy Hamburger Casserole: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
– 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
– 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Creating Cheesy Hamburger Casserole is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Pasta: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
4. Add Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Mix in Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the meat mixture. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the sour cream until everything is well combined.
7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese over the top.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
10. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.

Following these steps will allow you to create a comforting and delicious casserole that everyone will adore.

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