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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (283g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: alfredo sauce French-fried onions
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%
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Cheese Burger Alfredo Casserole

Recipe #271888 | 35 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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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 (change servings and units)

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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From: Chef #1250821

On Sep 25, 2009

Wow, I couldn't believe how good this was! I also halved the recipe and still had too much! Thanks for a great recipe!

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From: Sherry & Carl

On Sep 6, 2009

This was a very nice meal. I used 1 box of shell pasta instead of 2 and it made a 9 x 13 casserole. The french fried onions were a great crunch on top.

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From: Domestic Goddess

On Sep 5, 2009

I made this for dinner, and boy was it ever good. I halved the recipe, and still have enough leftover for another meal for hubby and myself. I used medium sized shells, which worked well in the recipe, plus the frozen corn, and I used cheddar flavored French fried onions. I baked the casserole (covered) in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes, and then baked it (uncovered) for 4 minutes, after I topped the casserole w/the French fried onions. Afterwards, I let the casserole sit for 5 minutes, (uncovered) ontop the stove before serving, as the casserole was quite hot. I look forward to making this casserole often, as it's quite delish!! Thank you Karen for sharing this recipe. It's a keeper!!

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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!

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