freshly baked bacon cheeseburger casserole

🥓 Freshly Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup ketchup

• 1 tbsp mustard

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 3 cups cooked pasta

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

1. Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Drain excess grease.

2. Make the sauce: Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until well combined.

3. Combine: Add cooked pasta and chopped bacon to the beef mixture. Stir well.

4. Layer: Transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top.

5. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Tip: Add diced pickles or a little extra ketchup on top for an authentic cheeseburger flavor.