Simple Hamburger Casserole For Picky Eaters And Kids Food

HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
• While cooking the noodles, in a frying pan, cook the hamburger until no longer pink. (If you are using salt and pepper, add it while cooking the hamburger).
• Pour cooked noodles in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Stir the cooked hamburger and tomato soup with the noodles. I just stir everything in the pan. I also sometimes add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture for a little more moisture. Completely optional.
• Sprinkle cheese over casserole and cover with foil.
• Bake in a 375* oven for 20 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.
• Can bake under broiler for 3-5 minutes to brown cheese, if desired.
• Note: If you want to use 2 cups of one kind of cheese (example: mozzarella) instead of the combination, you canDried onion and garlic powder is completely optional and can be adjusted to your family's tastes

4 INGREDIENT HAMBURGER CASSEROLE (QUICK & EASY)

Steps:

• Cook and drain the pasta according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease and 9x13 baking dish.
• In a large skillet, brown and chop the ground beef with garlic powder, salt and pepper (or any seasoning of your choice).
• Add the cooked pasta, tomato soup, a half cup of water and HALF of the cheese to your skillet with the browned beef; stir and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
• Pour the mixture into your greased dish and top with the remaining cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes (I also like to turn the broiler on for the last 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese).
• Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

SIMPLE TACO CASSEROLE (FOR PICKY EATERS AND KIDS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Crumble and then brown the ground beef in a large fry pan over med-hi heat.
• When ground beef is cooked drain the fat, lower to medium heat and then add the mashed pinto beans and the packet of taco seasoning (you could also use any one of zaars taco seasoning recipes as a substitution). You may need to add a few tablespoons of water to mix it all together smoothly.
• If using the onion and/or green chillis add them at this time.
• Let this heat through and then spoon evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• Mix the cottage cheese and taco sauce together spread over the taco mixture.
• Sprinkle with cheese of your choice and cover with foil.
• Bake for about 30-40minutes til hot and bubbly remove cover and bake an additional 5 minutes if needed.
• Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
• Goes great with shredded lettuce, sourcream, and crumbled corn chips.
• Enjoy!