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Beef and Cheddar Pasta Bake

A comfort dish that combines the deliciousness of a cheeseburger with the comfort of mac and cheese.

Course: Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, casserole, comfort food
Keyword: casserole, cheddar, ground beef, one pan
Servings: 4 servings
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked bow tie pasta (save 1/4 cup of the water)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon dried, minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 10-oz can cream of bacon soup
  • 3 cups grated cheddar
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions

  1. Cook your pasta first. Once it's done, drain it, but save 1/4 cup of the water. Set aside.

  2. Next brown the beef in a large, ovenproof skillet.

  3. Crumble the beef an put it into the hot skillet. Cook it until it is almost all browned.

  4. Place the minced onion, lemon pepper, and salt on the top. Stir well.

  5. Stir in the soup and pasta water. Mix it well.

  6. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar. When it's well mixed, add more salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Top it with the remaining cheddar and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. The top will be bubbly and a little bit browned.

  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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