Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Dinner Bake is a hearty comfort food casserole made with ground beef, pasta, creamy sauce, and melted cheese baked to perfection.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cooked pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef and stir well.
4. Cook pasta until slightly firm and drain.
5. Mix cooked pasta with the ground beef mixture in a bowl.
6. Add sour cream and cream cheese and stir until evenly combined.
7. Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.
8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Mozzarella cheese works well as a substitute.
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American