Make-Ahead Cheese-And-Hamburger Casserole Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Cheese-And-Hamburger Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground round; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 cups uncooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound ground round
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
6 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 cups uncooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Combine first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; cook over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (tomato paste through whole tomatoes); stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Set aside.
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Place flour in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Place over medium heat; cook 10 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses; cook 3 minutes or until cheeses melt, stirring constantly. Reserve 1/2 cup cheese sauce. Pour remaining cheese sauce, beef mixture, and pasta into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, and stir gently. Drizzle reserved cheese sauce over pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Bake at 350u00b0, covered, for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and pasta is tender; sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground round, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Cheese-And-Hamburger Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Make-Ahead Cheese-And-Hamburger Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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