“My husband Joe says this is one of his favorite meals. Maybe I can make it for his birthday!”
This classic Hamburger Supreme Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-prepare meal perfect for family dinners. It combines ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, macaroni, and cheddar cheese for a hearty and satisfying dish.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 1 lb |
| Small onion, chopped | 1 small |
| Cream of mushroom soup | 1 (10.5 oz) can |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Dried thyme | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Mushrooms, drained | 1 (4 oz) can |
| Macaroni, uncooked | 2 cups |
| Sharp cheddar cheese, grated | 2 cups |
| Kosher salt | To taste |
| Freshly ground black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Prepare the oven and macaroni:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions, but for 1 to 2 minutes less than the recommended time. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the beef and onions:
- In a large skillet, season the ground beef with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brown the ground beef with the chopped onions until the beef is cooked through and the onions are tender.
- Combine the sauce:
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and drained mushrooms into the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Arrange half of the meat mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Layer half of the cooked macaroni over the meat.
- Layer half of the grated cheddar cheese over the macaroni.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining meat mixture, then the remaining macaroni.
- Bake the casserole:
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Top with the rest of the cheddar cheese, and continue baking until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
- Serve:
- Let stand a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
