California Cheeseburgers Food

CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER PASTA CASSEROLE

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It really does taste like a Ca. Cheeseburger! You can skip baking and just serve it staight from the skillet if your short on time. My kids really love it.

Provided by Parsley

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta (or similar shaped pasta)
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 cups diced tomatoes (about 5-6 small tomatoes)
14 ounces tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups milk
2/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 -3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 1/2-2 teaspoons mustard
3/4-1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons oregano
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED (or shredded American cheese, divided)

Steps:

Prepare pasta according ton package directions; drain. Do NOT rinse.
While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Drain fat.
Return beef and onion mixture to hot skillet. Over low-med heat, stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, milk, mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano and 2 1/2 cups cheese. Stir and cook until cheese is melted. Add hot cooked pasta and gently mix together.
At this point either:.
a) sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; heat through and serve. OR.
b) Pour into a 13" x 9" or larger baking dish, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese ans bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 1017.9, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.3, Protein 44

CALIFORNIA BURGER WRAPS

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I love the way these fresh flavors blend together. It's a snap to throw this together using leftover burgers for a quick, healthy lunch. The burgers can also be served on buns. -Rachelle McCalla, Batesville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons Miracle Whip Light
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Chopped cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Place burgers in lettuce leaves. Combine feta and Miracle Whip; spread over burgers. Top with avocado, red onion and if desired, tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CALIFORNIA BURGERS

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I found this in an old Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese cookbook and made a few changes to update it a bit and to suit my family. We loved the results!

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 medium avocado, peeled and mashed
1 tablespoon snipped chives or 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 lbs ground beef
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 slices sourdough bread, toasted
lettuce
4 slices bacon, cook and crumbled

Steps:

Combine softened cream cheese, avocado, chives or onion, lemon juice and salt; mixing until well blended; add tomato, mix lightly.
Shape ground beef into six oval patties; broil (or grill) on both sides to desired doneness; season with salt and pepper.
For each sandwich, cover one bread slice with lettuce, then the beef patty, the cream sauce and then sprinkle on the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.7, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 730.5, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 39.2

CALIFORNIA CHEESEBURGER SKILLET

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California burger flavors in an easy skillet dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups milk
1 cup hot water
1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheeseburger macaroni
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup seasoned croutons
4 slices American cheese, cut in half diagonally

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in milk, hot water, and uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Arrange tomato slices on top; sprinkle with croutons. Place 5 of the cheese halves around edge of skillet; place remaining cheese halves in center. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes (cheese will continue to melt and sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g