{"id":34552,"date":"2026-02-23T11:44:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/cheeseburger-casserole-one-pot-wellplated-com\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:44:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T11:44:25","slug":"cheeseburger-casserole-one-pot-wellplated-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/cheeseburger-casserole-one-pot-wellplated-com\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheeseburger Casserole (One Pot!) \u2013 WellPlated.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p><strong>Cheeseburger Casserole<\/strong> is cozy, cheesy comfort food made with lean ground beef, tender pasta, melty sharp cheddar, and an irresistibly creamy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and made in one pot, it\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Cheeseburger-Casserole.jpg\" alt=\"Cheeseburger casserole in a creamy tomato sauce, mixed in a large pot with a wooden spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-180007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Cheeseburger-Casserole.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Best-Cheeseburger-Casserole-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mz-signup-block jos\" data-jos_animation=\"zoom-out-up\" style=\"background-color: #e5f2f2;background: url('https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/watercolor-bg.jpg') 50% 50%\/cover no-repeat;\">\n<h2>Email Me the Recipe!<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t  <!-- .wpforms-container -->\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.2;margin: 16px 0 12px 0;\">From time to time, we&#8217;ll send you Well Plated emails. You can unsubscribe anytime. Have an account? Log In.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-heading\">Cheeseburger casserole has all the deliciousness of a burger, without the bun!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded max-width-300 \">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" alt=\"cookbook author erin clarke of well plated\" class=\"wp-image-152661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-268x268.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-480x480.jpg 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq.jpg\" alt=\"cookbook author erin clarke of well plated\" class=\"wp-image-152661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-268x268.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Headshot-Erin-Clarke-2-sq-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This <strong>cheeseburger casserole<\/strong> tastes like your favorite burger, but like my Burger Bowl, you eat it with a fork instead of on a bun.<\/p>\n<p>And honestly? This might be the upgrade we didn\u2019t know we needed.<\/p>\n<p>It checks all the most critical burger boxes: savory ground beef, sharp cheddar, a little mustardy tang, even pickles if you\u2019re into that sort of thing (I very much am). <\/p>\n<p>But instead of firing up the grill, you stir it together in one cozy pot and call it dinner. BOOM.<\/p>\n<p>I made this on a night when I wanted comfort food but did not want a sink full of dishes staring back at me. It delivered in a big way. Creamy. Cheesy. ALL the comfort food vibes.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about why this cheeseburger casserole recipe works so well:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Total Crowd-Pleaser<\/strong>. Pasta + cheese + beef = universal approval. Even picky eaters will forget any protestations once they take a bite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeknight-Friendly<\/strong>. 5 minutes of prep. About 25 minutes on the stove. No oven required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lightened Up (But You\u2019d Never Guess)<\/strong>. Lean ground beef and Greek yogurt keep it creamy without heavy cream or canned soup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One Pot<\/strong>. Which means fewer dishes to wash. Always a win in my book!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"A pot of cheeseburger casserole with ground beef and sauce, topped with sliced green onions, sits on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-180006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-480x720.jpg 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole.jpg\" alt=\"A pot of cheeseburger casserole with ground beef and sauce, topped with sliced green onions, sits on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-180006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\" id=\"h-key-ingredients\">Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yellow Onion<\/strong>. Cook it low and slow until it\u2019s golden and soft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lean Ground Beef<\/strong>. 93% lean is rich and savory without excess grease. If you use something fattier, you may need to drain it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato Paste<\/strong>. A small amount adds big umami depth. Let it cook for a minute so it caramelizes slightly\u2014trust me.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic Powder<\/strong>. This has the savoriness of garlic without the sharpness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dijon Mustard<\/strong>. This is what makes it taste like a cheeseburger instead of just cheesy pasta!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hot Sauce<\/strong>. Feel free to adjust the amount to your liking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced-Sodium Beef Broth<\/strong>. The pasta cooks directly in it, soaking up flavor as it softens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole Wheat Rotini (or Elbow Pasta)<\/strong>. I love whole wheat for the extra fiber, but any short pasta works.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain Greek Yogurt<\/strong>. My secret weapon for creaminess without heaviness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sharp Cheddar Cheese<\/strong>. Go bold! Sharp cheddar has a sassier flavor than mild cheddar. Freshly grated melts best and gives the most flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dill Pickles<\/strong>. Optional, but highly encouraged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green Onion<\/strong>. A little fresh bite to finish things off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations\">Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make It Bacon Cheeseburger Style<\/strong>. Cook chopped bacon with the onions or sprinkle crumbled Air Fryer Bacon on top for garnish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap the Cheese<\/strong>. Colby Jack or even pepper jack would be delish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Veggies<\/strong>. Stir in chopped bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions to veg it up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"A bowl of cheeseburger casserole with creamy sauce, ground meat, and chopped green onions, served with a gold spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-180009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-Recipe.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-Recipe-480x720.jpg 480w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-Recipe.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of cheeseburger casserole with creamy sauce, ground meat, and chopped green onions, served with a gold spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-180009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-Recipe.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cheeseburger-Casserole-Recipe-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1280px) 1168px, (min-width: 768px) min(92vw, 1168px), 92vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-cheeseburger-casserole\">What to Serve with Cheeseburger Casserole<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-180011\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"180011\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-wp-food-with-video\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy cheeseburger casserole is made in one pot with lean ground beef, whole wheat pasta, cheddar, and Greek yogurt. Ready in 30 minutes!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mz-signup-block  jos\" data-jos_animation=\"zoom-out-up\" style=\"background-color: #fff;\">\n<h2>Email Me the Recipe!<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t  <!-- .wpforms-container -->\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.2;margin: 16px 0 12px 0;\">From time to time, we\u2019ll send you Well Plated emails. You can unsubscribe anytime. Have an account? Log In.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-180011-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-180011-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"180011\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yellow onion<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">\u00bd-inch diced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lean ground beef<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">I used 93% lean<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Dijon mustard<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 to 3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hot sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">reduced sodium beef broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole wheat rotini noodles<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">or elbow or similar short pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">plain nonfat Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated sharp cheddar cheese<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">yellow if possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped dill pickles<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">optional<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped green onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Water<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"recipe-180011-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-180011-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"180011\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #008282;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 20px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 11px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Heat a Dutch oven or a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, onion, salt, and pepper. Let cook until the onion turns brown and soft, about 10 minutes (get the onions nice and brown).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Increase heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. With the back of a large spoon or a sturdy spatula, break the meat into small pieces. Continue to brown, stirring periodically, until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>If there\u2019s excess fat, carefully drain it away, leaving a little in the pan just to keep the meat moist (if you are using meat that is 93% lean, you likely will not need to drain it).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Stir in the tomato paste and garlic powder. Cook and stir for 1 full minute, so the paste is well incorporated and can caramelize a bit. Stir in the hot sauce and Dijon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Gently pour in the beef broth, using a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, stirring often and scraping a spoon along the bottom of the pan to keep it from sticking. If at any point the pasta becomes too dry, splash in a bit of water as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Remove the pan from the heat and let cool 1 minute. Add the Greek yogurt, cheddar, and pickles. Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-180011-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Stir in half of the green onion, then sprinkle the remaining green onion on top. Enjoy hot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-180011-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>TO STORE<\/b>: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">TO REHEAT<\/b>:<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">TO FREEZE<\/b>:<span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Adapted from my\u00a0Homemade Hamburger Helper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-180011-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">(of 4)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">636<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">43<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">49<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">114<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1296<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1090<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">631<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">356<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"color: #424242\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheeseburger Casserole is cozy, cheesy comfort food made with lean ground 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