Cheeseburger Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups cooked pasta (like elbow macaroni)
1 cup dill pickles, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled bacon (optional)
1/4 cup sliced green onions (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta, chopped dill pickles, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, along with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions if using.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.