Bacon Cheeseburger Stove Top Casserole Recipe

Craving a juicy bacon cheeseburger but want an easy, family-friendly meal? This one-pot wonder delivers all the cheesy, bacon-y goodness without the fuss! Our Bacon Cheeseburger Stove Top Casserole is a quick and satisfying recipe that's like a gourmet twist on hamburger helper. With simple ingredients and a 40-minute cook time, this recipe serves 8 (but you'll want leftovers!). Get ready for a cheesy, meaty explosion of flavor the whole family will devour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 833.7 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 4.2 (55 Reviews)
Bacon Cheeseburger Stove Top Casserole

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Stove Top Casserole

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • Lean Ground Beef
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Onions
  • Condensed Tomato Soup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Stove Top Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  3. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  4. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, brown ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat, breaking beef into crumbles.
  5. Drain excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons.
  6. Stir in the reserved bacon grease and crumbled bacon.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Add both cans of tomato soup and stir to combine.
  9. Gently stir in the cooked macaroni until evenly coated.
  10. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  11. Cover the skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

96g

Carbs

18g