# Cheeseburger Casserole

This recipe is for a cheeseburger casserole made with cavatappi noodles, ground beef, bacon, and a blend of cheeses.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 package cavatappi noodles
- 4 cups beef broth or beef stock
- 1 half red bell pepper
- 1 half green bell pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- 7 oz sun dried tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup colby jack cheese
- 4 pieces thick cut bacon
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 pinches beef bouillon
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 handful fresh chopped parsley

## Instructions

1. Boil cavatappi noodles in beef broth according to package instructions.
2. Dice red and green bell peppers and a small yellow onion.
3. Warm a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
4. Add bacon to the skillet until golden brown; drain on paper towels and set aside.
5. Add ground beef to skillet with bacon fat; season with all-purpose seasoning and smoked paprika.
6. Break up the beef with a spatula until no longer pink.
7. Add diced onion and bell peppers, cook until softened (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Add garlic paste (or minced garlic) and sun-dried tomatoes.
9. Add Dijon mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
10. Add beef bouillon and crushed red pepper flakes.
11. Add cooked noodles; fold to coat.
12. Add chopped bacon and half the shredded cheese; fold in.
13. Top with remaining cheese.
14. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and brown.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- cast iron skillet
- spatula
- box grater
- large pot

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/L1Lk1GIJz_M?si=JAqLP-XJCPgIbsUG
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/999094f8-ab28-418f-9714-924218b7691f
- Extracted: 2025-03-20

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