How to Make Hamburger Casserole

 

My grandmother's hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940's

Grandma's Hamburger Casserole

My grandmother's hamburger casserole is classic comfort food! Featuring ground beef, noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce, this simple recipe dates back to the 1940's. You can tweak the amount of cheese and sour cream depending on what you've got in the fridge — it'll still turn out great!
 Nobody makes casserole like your Grandma. That's why this old-fashioned hamburger casserole with egg noodles is always such a hit! It's made with ingredients you already have on hand (and, of course, a little bit of love).

Hamburger Casserole Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this old-fashioned ground beef casserole:

•     Ground beef: Of course, you'll need ground beef for this casserole. The recipe calls for about one pound.
•     Tomato sauce: Canned tomato sauce adds flavor and helps bring the casserole together.
•     Seasonings: White sugar, salt, and garlic salt are used to add flavor to the tomato sauce.
•     Pasta: Egg noodles work best for this old-fashioned ground beef casserole, but you can substitute whatever noodles you have on hand.
•     Sour cream and cream cheese: Sour cream and cream cheese make the casserole extra rich and creamy. Plus, they add a bit of pleasant tang.
•     Onion: A diced white onion kicks the flavor and texture up a notch.
•     Cheddar cheese: Shredded Cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top of the casserole to create a decadent finish. You could also use shredded Monterey Jack to turn the heat up a notch.
  

How to Make Hamburger Casserole

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's what you can expect when you make this classic hamburger casserole with egg noodles:

•     Cook and season the ground beef. Drain and discard the grease.
•     Mix the sauce, sugar, and seasonings into the ground beef and simmer. Remove from heat
•     Cook and drain the egg noodles.
•     Mix the sour cream, cream cheese, and diced onion until well-combined.
•     Assemble and bake the casserole.

How to Store Hamburger Casserole

Store leftover hamburger casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Can You Freeze Hamburger Casserole?
Yes, you can freeze hamburger casserole. If you plan to freeze it, it's best to make the casserole in an aluminum casserole pan so you can bake and freeze it in the same dish.
Allow the casserole to cool, then cover tightly. Wrap the entire dish (pan and cover included) in one layer of storage wrap followed by one layer of foil.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"Loved It," raves Lisab. "I sauteed the onion with the meat and used only one can of sauce since I did not have a full package of noodles. Will definitely make it again!"
"I've been making this for years, but always add taco seasoning while cooking the ground beef and omit the sugar," says Holly. "Delicious!!"
"This was divine," according to ShebasMom. "I can't wait until dinner time tomorrow when we can eat leftovers. My husband and I will definitely make this again. Thanks for the recipe."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

 Ingredients

•     1 pound ground beef
•     2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
•     1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
•     1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
•     1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
•     1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
•     1 cup sour cream
•     3 ounces cream cheese, softened
•     1 large white onion, finely diced
•     ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

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