Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
- Center Cut Bacon
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Ground Beef
- Garlic Cloves
- Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 pounds potatoes
- Broccoli Cheese Soup
- ½ cup milk
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Low Fat Sour Cream
- Cheddar French Fried Onions
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook 1 pound of bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- While bacon cooks, peel and chop 2 pounds of potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender but not mushy (about 15-20 minutes). Drain well.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add 1 pound ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until beef is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup sour cream.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, crumbled bacon, cooked hamburger mixture, and the soup mixture. Mix gently to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the potato and hamburger mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with 1 cup french fried onions.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
57g
Carbs
13g