Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Hamburger Rice Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, diced tomatoes, and tender rice all baked under a bubbly layer of mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines hearty flavors and creamy textures in one satisfying casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Skillet cooking and broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- ½ cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned, then drain off any excess grease to keep the casserole from becoming too greasy.
- Combine Ingredients and Simmer: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with their juice, and the uncooked white rice. Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Prepare for Broiling: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Broil the Casserole: Place the casserole under the broiler. Broil just until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly toasty on top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Season and Serve: Remove from the oven, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve your delicious cheesy hamburger rice casserole hot.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup for a different flavor.
- If you prefer, use cooked rice instead of uncooked, and adjust simmering time accordingly.
- Add some chopped onions or garlic when browning the beef for extra flavor.
- Feel free to sprinkle some parmesan cheese with mozzarella for a richer cheese topping.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before broiling to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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