Protein Packed Cheeseburger Casserole
Protein Packed Cheeseburger Casserole is an easy casserole you can make ahead. It has all the goodness of your favorite burger in every bite and without a bun!
Servings 4 people
Calories 453kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Lean Ground Beef Used 90% lean ground beef.
- 1/2 large Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (any color) chopped
- 15 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes I like using Fire Roasted Tomatoes for extra flavor.
- 2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 8 ounces High Protein Pasta I like quinoa pasta or Barilla Plus Pasta. Cook according to package directions.
- 1.5 cups Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375 degrees In a cast iron skillet brown the hamburger, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Be sure to salt and pepper the mixture evenly. Meanwhile be cooking your pasta according to package instructions.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, mustard and cooked pasta and toss together.
- Sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese and transfer to the oven for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Allow to cool and enjoy.
Notes
Feeds 4 adults comfortably.
You can make this gluten free by using gluten free pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g