Cheeseburger Casserole

This easy Cheeseburger Casserole is always a winning dinner with both kids and adults! It's made with a combination of ground beef, rice, cheese, bacon and seasonings, all baked together to golden brown perfection. Top with pickles, tomato and burger sauce for a family-friendly dinner that everyone will love!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 248

Author Kim

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 lb. lean ground meat
2 cups cooked rice
1 onion chopped, about 1 cup
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoons mustard
1/3 cups plain Greek yogurt
2/3 cups liquid egg whites
1/3 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used 1/3 cup for mixing into the casserole and 1/2 cup for topping the casserole before baking. Use as much or as little as you'd like.)

Optional toppings

diced tomato
dill pickle slices
drizzle of burger sauce or chipotle mayo

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook bacon until crispy in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove from skillet and crumble after allowing to cool slightly; set aside.
Into the same skillet, add ground beef, onion, and seasonings. Cook meat, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add cooked rice, stir until warmed through.
Remove skillet from heat. Add ketchup, mustard, Greek yogurt, egg whites and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Stir until fully combined and transfer to baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with crumbled bacon and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove from oven and remove foil. Bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is just melted on top. Remove from the oven and garnish with tomatoes, pickles and burger sauce, if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers: Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and are best if used within 4 to 5 days.

Reheating: Reheat in a microwave or an oven heated to 350°F until warmed through.

Freezing: Baked cheeseburger casserole freezes well and can be stored for up to 3 months. To enjoy after freezing, defrost overnight and reheat in a microwave or an oven heated to 350°F until warmed through.

Tip: Leftover cheeseburger casserole is delicious as a dip with chips or as a filling for burritos and crunch wraps!

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