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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (283g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: alfredo sauce French-fried onions |
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| Calories 736 | ||
| Calories from Fat 180 | (24%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 20.1g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat 10.7g | 53% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.4g | ||
| Cholesterol 81mg | 27% | |
| Sodium 1175mg | 48% | |
| Potassium 669mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 101.1g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 19% | |
| Sugars 7.3g | ||
| Protein 36.8g | 73% | |
Cheese Burger Alfredo Casserole
By: Karen From Colorado
Dec 14, 2007
The recipe is dedicated to all those single parents and career people that don't have a lot of time at the end of the day to prepare dinner and that don't mind using prepared ingredients for a quick meal. I made this up because my daughter was sick with a cold and a sore throat and wanted something soft and easy to eat. Granted the French fried onions did not fit in with that idea, but they did add a nice taste and crunch to this casserole and she managed them just fine despite her sore throat. Since I was caring for both her and my baby grandson, I didn't have a lot of time to spend on making dinner. The entire casserole (except for the spices) cost me about $20 and after feeding 3 adults, there is plenty left over for another meal or lunches at work the next day. If you don't like leftovers, halve the recipe. I much prefer using ingredients that do not come from a jar or a can, but sometimes, you just have to do what you have to do to put a meal on the table on a budget, and this was my attempt. It is pretty tasty if I may say so for myself.
SERVES 8 -10
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced small
- 2 (16 ounce) packages large shell pasta (cooked according the the package instructions)
- 2 (15 ounce) jars alfredo sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
- 2 cups frozen corn or chopped broccoli
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2
Brown the ground beef with the onions and spices; drain and rinse off the fat (you don't need the fat for flavor because you are going to add cheese flavors).3
In the meantime, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.4
In a large casserole dish, mix together the ground beef and onion mixture, the vegetables, cooked pasta, jarred Alfredo sauce, and cheese cubes.5
Bake for 10 minutes; stir.6
Top casserole with the French fried onions.7
Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or until hot and onions are browning.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Cindy W.
On Oct 22, 2008
As a previous poster said, this is a very versatile casserole. I halved the recipe (there's just the two of us) and it made plenty. We'll have it for leftovers one night, and my husband packed up two more servings for his work meals. It was very mild, though, and I will probably add a few more spices next time to liven it up a little. But overall, very good!
From: TheGrumpyChef
On Aug 16, 2008
This is a fantastic, versatile casserole.( I halved the recipe)DH was burned out on pasta, so I used 3 lbs of sliced potatoes instead of the pasta, added mushrooms and broccoli. The result was a mounding, manly casserole (DH's words!) Loved the crunch the fried onions added, and the cheesy flavor. Will be making this often. Thanks for sharing!
From: Marsha D.
On Jul 7, 2008
This was a great easy casserole to make and to boot it was mighty tasty too. 
I used campanelle pasta in place of the large shell pasta since this was what I had on hand. Thanks for sharing a wonderful easy and tasty casserole recipe.
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