Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole – Easy Dinner Recipe
This Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole combines ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, fluffy rice, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting, easy, and budget-friendly dinner ready in 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup chopped bell peppers or broccoli
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked ground beef, rice, cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, and optional veggies if using.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, substitute cauliflower rice.
- You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Try adding garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg