Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole
This cheesy hamburger rice casserole is like a hug on a plate — loaded with savory ground beef, creamy layers of cheddar cheese, and tender rice that soaks up all the goodness. A classic comfort dish for family dinners, meal-prep, or weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 can cream of cheddar soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 ½ cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft and golden, about 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Season the beef mixture with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Stir well to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef mixture with cooked rice, both cans of condensed soup, and milk. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the rest for topping.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 29gSodium: 970mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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